Description
Dichondra Repens Ground Cover Seeds are for gardeners who want a low, living green carpet instead of taller turf. Dichondra repens forms a creeping mat of small rounded leaves that can soften stepping-stone paths, fill patio edges, spill from containers, or serve as a lawn alternative in mild climates.
Why Grow It
- Low 3-6 in. foliage habit spreads outward to cover bare soil and path edges.
- Useful as a lawn replacement, between flagstones, over walls, and in hanging baskets or containers.
- Handles full sun to part shade and can tolerate some shade where regular turf struggles.
- Coated seed helps germination and establishment in prepared soil.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Dichondra repens |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Tender perennial ground cover; perennial in zones 8-11 and often grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in colder zones |
| Mature height | 3-6 in. tall, spreading outward by creeping stems |
| Light | Full sun to part shade; tolerates some shade |
| Bloom or harvest window | Grown for foliage; small inconspicuous flowers may appear in warm weather |
| Seed count | Approx. 1000 coated seeds |
| Sowing advice | Sow on a finely prepared, weed-free surface when temperatures are about 70-75 F. Press seed in and cover only very lightly. Keep evenly moist and humid until sprouts establish. |
| Spacing | Broadcast for ground cover or thin young plants to 3-6 in. apart for faster fill-in |
| Germination | Usually 7-14 days at 70-75 F with steady moisture |
Best For
- lawn replacement in mild climates
- stepping-stone and flagstone joints
- low green ground cover around patios
- hanging baskets and wall spillers
- shade-tolerant filler under light foot traffic
Packet Details
Includes approx. 1000 coated Dichondra repens seeds. The seed coating may look blue-green or dusty; the seed is inside that coating. Store cool, dry, and dark until sowing.
FAQ
Is Dichondra repens a true lawn grass?
No. It is a broadleaf creeping ground cover, not a grass, but it can create a soft low green lawn alternative in the right climate.
Can it grow between stepping stones?
Yes. It is especially useful between path stones and along patio edges where a low mat is preferred over taller turf.
What do the coated seeds look like?
The coating can appear blue-green and slightly dusty. That is normal and is intended to support germination and establishment.
Will it survive winter?
It is a tender perennial in warm zones. In colder areas, grow it as an annual ground cover or overwinter container plants indoors or in a greenhouse.
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