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Dymondia margaretae

Pronunciation

Dy-MON-dee-ah mar-GAR-eet-tay

Common Name

Silver Carpet, Dymondia

Plant Type

Groundcover

Mature Size

1–3 in. high, spreading

Water Requirements

Low: water every three weeks until the root ball is wet

Sun/Shade Requirements

Full to half sun

Wildlife

Bees

Flower Color

Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

Design use: Walkable groundcover, takes light foot traffic, good around stone paths to covering large areas, does not require mowing. Can be used as a lawn substitute.

Dymondia has blue-gray-green leaves with white undersides and is a flat groundcover. The small, daisy-like flowers bloom in spring and summer and may attract bees. Native to South Africa, it is drought tolerant and spreads slowly by rhizomes into a dense mat. It is deer resistant, although the roots are liked by gophers. It can take a complete fertilizer or compost in spring.

Where to See

Palo Alto Water Wise Demonstration Garden

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