Dichondra argentea Silver Falls Seeds - Cascading Silver Foliage

Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’

If you’ve ever wanted a plant that looks like liquid silver spilling from a hanging basket, Silver Falls Dichondra is it. With shimmering, fan-shaped leaves on cascading silver stems that trail up to 5 feet, this heat-loving beauty is one of the most eye-catching foliage accents you can grow — no flowers needed.

Why Gardeners Love It

• Stunning silver foliage — thick, velvety ¾–1 inch fan-shaped leaves with a glistening silver sheen
• Dramatic cascading habit — trails 3–5 feet long while staying just 3–5 inches tall
• No pinching needed — naturally tidy, low-maintenance habit
• Heat & drought tolerant — thrives in full sun through the hottest months; recovers quickly even if wilted
• Versatile — stunning in hanging baskets, window boxes, containers, or as a silvery ground cover
• Fast-growing — fills in quickly for a full, lush display all season long

Plant Specifications

• Type: Perennial (Zones 8–11); grown as annual in colder zones
• USDA Zones: 8–11
• Height: 3–5 inches
• Spread: Up to 36–60 inches
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Loamy, well-drained; pH 5.5–6.2
• Foot traffic: Light
• Foliage color: Silvery

Sowing Instructions

• Soil temperature: 70–76°F (21–24°C) for best germination
• Depth: Press seeds into soil surface — do not cover; needs light to germinate
• Germination: 7–14 days
• Sowing rate: 3–4 seeds per plant
• Moisture: Keep seeds moist (not saturated) until germination
• Spacing: 18 inches apart
• Direct sow: Into a weed-free, prepared seedbed once soil is warm