Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’ (Silver Nickel Vine)

Evergreen and vigorous, Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’ (Silver Nickel Vine) is a tender herbaceous perennial, usually grown as an annual, with masses of small, fan-shaped, shimmering silvery leaves, 1 in. across (2.5 cm). Inconspicuous tiny pale yellow-green or white flowers are produced in early summer. As a groundcover, its creeping stems root wherever the nodes touch the ground, enabling the plant to spread rapidly and form a dense mat that choke out weeds. Silver Nickel Vine is also regarded as a unique, trailing accent plant for hanging baskets, containers or raised bed where it will cascade gracefully over the edges. Heat and drought tolerant.

• Grows up to 3-4 in. tall (7-10 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm).
• This sturdy performer is easy to grow and generally pest and disease free. Dichondra prefers warm, dry growing conditions, so let the plants dry out well between waterings once established.
• Performs best in full sun or light shade shade, in dry to medium, well-drained soils.
• Propagate by seed sown at 68-75°F (20-24°C) in late winter or early spring, and plant out when all danger of frost has passed.