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Dichondra

Dichondra repens, Convolvulaceae

Zones
7a–11b
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)Partial Shade (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Buffalo GrassBuchloe dactyloides
Nurse PlantWind Protection
BacopaBacopa monnieri
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Brass ButtonsLeptinella squalida
Physical SupportNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Mexican SunflowerTithonia rotundifolia

Tall Mexican sunflower can shade out low-growing dichondra

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationGround Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Dichondra grow in?

Dichondra grows in USDA hardiness zones 7a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Dichondra?

Good companions for Dichondra include Buffalo Grass, Bacopa, Brass Buttons.

Design guilds with Dichondra and see companion relationships visually.

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