Dichondra, Kidney Weed
Scientific Name: Dichondra micrantha Urb.
Synonym: Dichondra repens
Family: Convolvulaceae
Sunset®: 8-24,28
USDA: 9-11
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: New Zealand, Australia
Growth Habits: Perennial ground cover, 2 to 4 inches tall (5-10 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular to abundant water
Propagation: division
Dichondras are occasionally used as groundcover. Although they don't tolerate heavy traffic, they can be a resource in shady areas. Weeding with chemicals might be a problem. Dichondra repens has green leaf undersides, while those of Dichondra micrantha are greyish.
Culture:
Dichondras like humus rich, well cultivated soil. In Phoenix, they self-seed readily.
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