Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ is a low-growing, trailing perennial valued for its soft, cascading silver foliage. The fine, kidney-shaped leaves create a dense groundcover or dramatic spill-over effect in hanging baskets and pots. It is highly drought tolerant once established and performs best in full sun where foliage colour intensifies.
Light requirement: Full sun to light part shade (best silver colour in full sun)
Water requirement: Low to moderate
Watering frequency: Allow soil to dry slightly between watering; avoid waterlogging
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates poor soils
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, excellent for hanging baskets and cascading pots
Mature Height: 5–10 cm
Mature Spread/Trail Length: Trails 60 cm–1.5 m
Seasonality: Evergreen in mild climates
Drought Tolerant: High once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; protect from severe exposure
Leaf colour: Silvery-grey
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 1–2 cm wide, rounded to kidney-shaped
Flower Colour: Pale yellow-green (very small and inconspicuous)
Flower Shape: Tiny cup-shaped
Flower Fragrance: None
Flower Season: Spring to summer
Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ is a low-growing, trailing perennial valued for its soft, cascading silver foliage. The fine, kidney-shaped leaves create a dense groundcover or dramatic spill-over effect in hanging baskets and pots. It is highly drought tolerant once established and performs best in full sun where foliage colour intensifies.
Light requirement: Full sun to light part shade (best silver colour in full sun)
Water requirement: Low to moderate
Watering frequency: Allow soil to dry slightly between watering; avoid waterlogging
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates poor soils
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, excellent for hanging baskets and cascading pots
Mature Height: 5–10 cm
Mature Spread/Trail Length: Trails 60 cm–1.5 m
Seasonality: Evergreen in mild climates
Drought Tolerant: High once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; protect from severe exposure
Leaf colour: Silvery-grey
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 1–2 cm wide, rounded to kidney-shaped
Flower Colour: Pale yellow-green (very small and inconspicuous)
Flower Shape: Tiny cup-shaped
Flower Fragrance: None
Flower Season: Spring to summer
