Pronunciation: di-KON-dra mi-KRAN-tha
Family: Convolvulaceae
Synonym: Dichondra carolinensis, Dichondra repens
Common Name: Asian Ponysfoot
Plant Type:
Height to: 20"
Width to: indefinite
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 40 to 30ºF ZONE 10
- 50 to 40ºF ZONE 11
Bloom Description: tiny, white, green or yellow green flowers
Bloom Season:
- mid summer
- late summer
- early autumn
- mid autumn
Sun Exposure:
Soil Type: moderately fertile, well drained, slightly acidic soil
Pests and Diseases: Dichondra flea beetles
Propagation: sow seed in situ in spring or plant plugs 3" apart.
Native to: E. Asia
Notes: Data Source: The American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 120 to 150 days ZONE 9
- 150 to 180 days ZONE 10
- 180 to 210 days ZONE 11
- Greater then 210 ZONE 12
Submitted by: distantkin
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