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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 4 inches
Plant Spread: 36 to 48 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Silvery-green
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Erosion control
Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Silver Ponyfoot
  • Silver ponysfoot
  • Silver Dichondra
  • Silver Pony-foot
  • Kidneyweed

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Location: Central Texas
Date: 2017-11-05
Location: Central Texas
Date: 2018-05-15
Location: Austin, TX
Date: 2019-05-14
Silver Ponyfoot in Kettle
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