- Height 2-6 Inches
- Width 18-36 Inches
- Use as a spiller when using in containers
- Native vine with striking silver foliage!
- Growing Zones 9 - 11
Commonly known as Silver Nickel Vine, Dichondra argentea is a versatile vine primarily grown for its beautiful silvery foliage that is reminiscent of a violet leaf. Its insignificant flowers appear early summer and are usually yellowish-white or white but its foliage is the main attraction. As a versatile trailing vine, it works well for rock walls, fence containers, hanging baskets and ground cover. It is a creeping vine when planted as ground cover since roots appear and take hold wherever the vine touches the ground, choking out weeds as it grows.
Native to SW United States and Northern Mexico, this vigorous vine has many landscape applications. Trailing up to 48 inches, it cascades out of window boxes and hanging baskets, beautifully complimenting a whole spectrum of colorful companions. In Zones 9a through 11b it is a tender perennial, but is frost intolerant and is treated as an annual in Zones 3-8. Plant out only after the danger of the last frost has passed.
Proven Accents® Silver Falls Dichondra Care
Care is simple. Just give it loose, excellent draining soil; alkaline, neutral or acidic; and water only when dry. Fertilize once a season when in ground and every couple months when in containers. In fact, when planted with other annuals and/or perennials, just adopt their care and maintenance habits and it will perform great for you. It is relatively disease and pest free making this an easy care plant.
Deadheading is not needed, and it is unusual to have to prune dichondra. As a ground cover, however, it can run over its bounds so cutting back is recommended if it gets unruly. Do you have a full sun to part shade rock wall or fence you would like to cover up? Dichondra will quickly fill and spill over the rock face or fence, creating a sea of silvery foliage for your viewing pleasure.
Proven Accents® Silver Falls Dichondra Spacing
Spacing is crucial when dichondra is used as a ground cover. Growing to about 6 inches tall and spreading out about 36 inches wide, each plant needs 18 to 24 inches of space. This silver beauty pairs beautifully with other annuals in vibrant, rich colors, including petunia, verbena, calibrachoa, lantana, ipomoea, caladiums, coleus, impatiens...the list goes on. You will not regret adding Silver Falls Dichondra to your garden or container this spring.
Proven Accents® Silver Falls Dichondra Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s) Silver, White |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 2-6 Inches |
| Spread: 18-36 Inches |
| Spacing: 18-24 Inches |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Container Role: Spiller |
| Use Types: Container, Hanging Baskets, Landscape |
| Features: Low Maintenance, Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' |
| Common Name: Proven Accents® Silver Falls Dichondra |
| Other Name(s): Silver Ponysfoot, Silver Nickel Vine |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- DICSLP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
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Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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