Dichondra repens

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

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Dichondra repens is a NZ native that makes for a spectacular groundcover. It comprises small green leaves held on prostrate stems. Tiny, yellow-green flowers are borne in summer but may also appear at other times through the year. It typically grows to 6 cm tall and 25 cm wide. This Dichondra repens plant is commonly used for planting between rocks and paving stones or as a replacement for grass, particularly for areas where normal grasses struggle.

Dichondra repens is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Dichondra available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	6 cm
Spread:	25 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Dichondra repens, Dichondra repens Plant, Dihondra repens, Repens Dichondra, Dichondra repens Lawn, Dichondra repens Kidney Weed, Kidney Weed Lawn, Dichondra Between Pavers, Dichondra repens Ground Cover

Dichondra repens Details

Dichondra repens is a NZ native that makes for a spectacular groundcover. It comprises small green leaves held on prostrate stems. Tiny, yellow-green flowers are borne in summer but may also appear at other times through the year. It typically grows to 6 cm tall and 25 cm wide, performing best on a well-drained soil in either full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of dry conditions, frost, and coastal conditions. This Dichondra repens plant is commonly used for planting between rocks and paving stones or as a replacement for grass, particularly for areas where normal grasses struggle. It is soft underfoot and when mown establishes as a thick dense carpet.