Silver carpet ground cover

Dymondia Margaretae (Silver Carpet Plant) silvery-green leaves, evergreen perennial, survives harsh conditions, small daisy-like flowers. [DETAILS]

Native to the coastal plains of South Africa, Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet) is a slowly spreading evergreen perennial forming a dense silvery-green mat over time and choking out virtually all weeds. Growing no more than 1-3 in. tall (2-7 cm), its tiny and narrow, gray-green leaves curl slightly, exposing the white underside of the leaves and conferring a variegated look. Small yellow daisy flowers appear nestled amongst the foliage in summer. This hardy little plant tolerates foot…

Looking to add some ground cover to your garden, but want to make sure that it doesn't require consistent watering? There are many drought tolerant ground covers, so picking just one can be a challenge. In this article, we look at some of our favorites, with names and pictures of each!

Silver Ponyfoot (Dichondra argentea) is a gorgeous native ground cover known for its silver leaves. It also looks great flowing over a planter!

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