Dichondra repens in a popular plant that's often used in substitution to grass. It is a perennial ground cover that grows into a thick, lush carpet of green. It tolerates light foot traffic and has easy care requirements. Unlike grass, it only needs to be mowed or trimmed 3-4 times a year. Dichondra repens boasts an abundance of bright green, kidney shaped leaves with creeping stems and nodes.
Dichondra repens (Lawn Leaf)
Dichondra repens
Lawn Leaf
Dichondra repens in a popular plant that's often used in substitution to grass. It is a perennial ground cover that grows into a thick, lush carpet of green. It tolerates light foot traffic and has easy care requirements. Unlike grass, it only needs to be mowed or trimmed 3-4 times a year. Dichondra repens boasts an abundance of bright green, kidney shaped leaves with creeping stems and nodes.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 7 (0° F)Zone 8 (10° F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Creamy White |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 2" |
| Spread | 3-5ft |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Edging, Ground Covers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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