Dymondia margaretae
Dymondia margaretae | Silver Carpet Groundcover | Drought-Tolerant Lawn Alternative | Evergreen Live Plant | 3.5" Pot
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Back to buying optionsDymondia margaretae | Silver Carpet Groundcover | Drought-Tolerant Lawn Alternative | Evergreen Live Plant | 3.5" Pot
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.
