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Dichondra argentea

Silver Ponyfoot, ‘Silver Falls’

This knockout herbaceous perennial is

evergreen, with soft, rounded silver

leaves that look like pewter. Native to

Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and

northern Mexico, it thrives in climates

such as Austin, TX, where these photos

were taken. Although not especially

cold hardy (to 20-25º F), it is fast-

growing and is a popular annual in

colder climates. Often selected to

cascade out of planters and pots, it also

makes a durable and lovely

groundcover, rooting along the stem

nodes if soil is available. Silver

Ponyfoot needs good drainage, and will

appreciate some afternoon shade in the

hot low deserts.

AT A GLANCE SUMMARY

SIZE (H X W) 4 in tall x 5 ft wide

FLOWER COLOR

Inconspicuous

FLOWER SEASON Not applicable

EXPOSURE Full sun to light shade

WATER Low to moderate

GROWTH RATE Fast

HARDINESS 20-25º F, USDA Zone 9

PRUNING Prune as needed