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Plant specific values:
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Silver Ponysfoot (Dichondra argentea) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Silver Ponysfoot

(Dichondra argentea)

Silver Ponysfoot (Dichondra argentea)

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Climate Requirements for Danbury, Connecticut

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 5" - 130" 49" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 62°F - 100°F 83°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 16°F - 64°F 17°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Dichondra argentea, commonly known as Silver Ponysfoot, is an evergreen perennial herb native to arid and semi-arid regions, including rocky outcrops, canyons, and south-facing slopes in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Southwestern United States. It forms a dense mat reaching a height of about 0.3 feet (0.09 meters) and spreading 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters) wide. Silver Ponysfoot is characterized by its small, rounded, silvery leaves that create a shimmering effect in the landscape. It produces inconspicuous yellow-green flowers during the warmer months.

Silver Ponysfoot is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to form a quick ground cover, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, green roofs, and as a lawn substitute in dry climates. It is also used in hanging baskets and containers for its cascading foliage. This plant thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade and requires well-drained soil. While it is low-maintenance, it may need occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 0.1-0.3 feet
  • Width: 3-4 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Low, Medium
  • Drainage: Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

native to arid and semi-arid regions, including rocky outcrops, canyons, and south-facing slopes in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Southwestern United States

Other Names

Common Names: Silver Pony’s-Foot, Silvernjurvinda

Scientific Names: Dichondra argentea, Dichondra evolvulacea var. argentea, Dichondra evolvulacea subsp. argentea

GBIF Accepted Name: Dichondra argentea Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.