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Dichondra repens (Kidney weed )

Other names: Kidneyweed , Mercury bay weed , Asian ponysfoot

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Species
D. repens is a tender, trailing or creeping, evergreen perennial, often grown as an annual, with kidney-shaped, mid- to bright green leaves and tiny, creamy-white flowers in spring.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.1 m 1 m 5-10 years
0 ft 3 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for use as a lawn alternative in warm climates. If grown as a lawn, water regularly for the first year after planting & feed every month in the growing season.

Suggested uses

Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Cottage/Informal, City, Between paving stones, Lawn

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Trailing, Creeping

Native to

Australia, New Zealand

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Little to no pruning needed. Remove faded leaves as necessary.

Propagation methods

Seed

Pests

Diseases

Take softwood cuttings

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Bring tender indoors if container grown (in cold areas)

Plant tender plants after danger of frost has passed (late spring, early summer)

Sow seeds in containers with heat (spring)

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