Create a lush, low-water landscape with Dymondia margaretae, commonly known as Silver Carpet. This attractive evergreen groundcover forms a dense mat of narrow silver-green leaves with bright white undersides, creating beautiful texture and year-round color in sunny landscapes.

Perfect as a lawn alternative, between stepping stones, or spilling through rock gardens, Silver Carpet tolerates heat, drought, coastal conditions, and light foot traffic once established. Small yellow daisy-like flowers appear throughout summer, adding subtle seasonal interest while attracting beneficial pollinators.

Its slow-growing but dependable habit makes Dymondia an outstanding choice for xeriscaping, Mediterranean gardens, erosion control, and low-maintenance landscapes.

Key Features

• Evergreen silver-green foliage
• Dense, weed-suppressing groundcover
• Excellent lawn alternative
• Small yellow summer flowers
• Heat and drought tolerant
• Handles light foot traffic
• Deer resistant
• Low-maintenance perennial
• Ideal for xeriscaping
• Excellent erosion control

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Dymondia margaretae

Common Name: Silver Carpet

Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial Groundcover

Foliage Color: Silver-Green with White Undersides

Flower Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Summer

Mature Height: 1–2 Inches

Spread: 12–18 Inches

Growth Habit: Dense, Mat-Forming

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade

Water Needs: Low Once Established

Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Sandy or Rocky Soil

Hardiness Zones: USDA 9–11

Characteristics: Evergreen, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Light Foot Traffic Tolerant

Garden Uses

Perfect for:

• Lawn replacement
• Between stepping stones
• Walkways
• Rock gardens
• Xeriscapes
• Mediterranean gardens
• Slopes and banks
• Erosion control
• Borders
• Dry landscapes
• Coastal gardens
• Container gardens

Planting Partners

Pairs beautifully with:

• Sedum
• Sempervivum
• Lavender
• Agave
• Blue Fescue
• Delosperma
• Ice Plant
• Yucca
• Echeveria
• Creeping Thyme

Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for the best growth and color.
• Prefers well-drained sandy or rocky soil.
• Water regularly during establishment, then only occasionally.
• Avoid poorly drained or consistently wet soils.
• Remove weeds while plants establish for quicker coverage.
• Fertilize lightly in spring if desired.