Dichondra repens, commonly known as Kidney Weed, is a low-growing, spreading ground cover with small, rounded green leaves that form a dense, lush carpet-like appearance. This fast-growing and hardy plant is ideal for lawns, garden edging, pathways, and between pavers. It provides excellent ground coverage, suppressing weeds and reducing soil erosion.
Growing Requirements:
Thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates light foot traffic and is a great alternative to traditional grass in low-traffic areas. Requires regular watering to establish but is relatively low-maintenance once mature.
Unique Features:
- Soft, dense foliage perfect for ground cover
- Tolerates light foot traffic and is easy to maintain
- Can be used as a lawn substitute in shaded areas
- Thrives in various conditions, including coastal gardens
Uses & Display Suggestions:
Perfect for lawns, between stepping stones, rockeries, garden edging, and under trees. Ideal for low-maintenance, water-wise gardens.
Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade
Water requirement: Medium
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Soil: Well-Draining, Moist, Sandy, Loamy
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for containers: No
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Drought tolerance: Medium
Frost tolerance: Medium
Wind tolerance: Medium
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Suitable for shaping: No
Colour: Green
Variegation: No
Size: Small/medium
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage
Flower colour: Pale Green to Yellow
Flower fragrant: No
Flowering season: Spring to Summer
Fruit: No
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