Trailing Ground Cover
Emerald Falls Dichondra is a cascading perennial groundcover that transforms hot, dry gardens into lush green spaces with minimal fuss. Hardy from zones 3 through 9, this trailing cultivar of Dichondra repens grows into dense, low mounds that spread 24 to 36 inches wide, making it exceptionally useful for spilling over hanging baskets, window boxes, and planters. Seeds mature quickly, reaching harvestable size in 91 to 98 days, and the plant tolerates drought and neglect that would stress other ornamentals.
6-12 inches apart
Full Sun
Moderate
3-9
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This dichondra truly shines in hot, dry gardens where other groundcovers struggle. It grows just 2 inches tall but spreads generously, creating a soft, emerald carpet that trails beautifully from elevated planters and hanging baskets without demanding constant water or fussy maintenance. Dichondra repens is naturally resilient to common garden insects, letting you enjoy a healthy, productive groundcover without chemical intervention.
Emerald Falls dichondra excels as a low-maintenance groundcover along walkways, fences, and around landscape plantings where its trailing habit softens hard edges. It thrives in hanging baskets and window boxes, where its cascading foliage creates visual impact with minimal care. This cultivar also works well as a permeable groundcover option for gardeners seeking simple, hardy alternatives to traditional turf in zones 3 through 9.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after they reach a mature size and soil temperatures warm, spacing plants 24 inches apart. Harden off plants by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before final planting to prevent transplant shock.
Emerald Falls dichondra requires minimal pruning due to its naturally low, trailing growth habit. Occasional trimming of trailing stems helps maintain a neat appearance in formal settings or directs growth into desired spaces, but the plant performs best with a light touch.
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