Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’
 
Description
• Clump-forming trailing perennial with soft, rounded silver-grey leaves
• Foliage has a velvety texture and metallic sheen, creating a shimmering effect in sunlight
• Produces long cascading stems that can trail up to 1–1.5 metres
• Forms a dense flowing curtain of foliage, often resembling a silver waterfall
• Grown primarily for its ornamental foliage rather than its small, inconspicuous flowers
 
Growing Conditions
• Thrives in full sun, which enhances the bright silver foliage colour
• Prefers well-drained soil and performs well in sandy or rocky soils
• Requires moderate watering during establishment, becoming drought tolerant once established
• Performs well in warm, dry, and coastal conditions
• Low maintenance and benefits from occasional trimming to encourage dense growth
 
Uses in Landscaping
• Ideal for hanging baskets and containers, where stems cascade over edges
• Excellent as a spilling plant in mixed pots and planters
• Suitable as a ground cover for dry gardens, rockeries, and slopes
• Effective for softening the edges of retaining walls, raised beds, and pathways
• Provides strong silver contrast against green foliage and colourful flowering plants