Silver Ponyfoot – Dichondra argentea Live Plant | 1 Gallon Rooted Ground Cover | Drought-Tolerant Silver Foliage

Create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape with Silver Ponyfoot (Dichondra argentea), a hardy perennial ground cover prized for its cascading silver-gray foliage and shimmering metallic appearance. This listing includes one healthy, fully rooted live plant growing in a trade 1-gallon nursery pot, ready to transplant into your garden, containers, hanging baskets, or landscape.

Silver Ponyfoot spreads into a dense carpet of soft, rounded foliage, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, xeriscapes, retaining walls, pathways, slopes, and mixed container arrangements. Once established, it thrives with minimal watering and performs exceptionally well in hot, sunny locations.

Please Note: Listing photos show mature plants for reference. Plant size and fullness will vary naturally depending on the season and growing conditions.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Silver Ponyfoot plant
✔️ Fully rooted in a trade 1-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy perennial ground cover
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Silver Ponyfoot
Botanical Name: Dichondra argentea
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial ground cover
Growth Stage: Established live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to light partial shade
Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
Watering: Low once established; water regularly during establishment
Foliage Color: Silver-gray
Bloom Color: Small, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers
Bloom Season: Spring through fall
Mature Height: Up to 1 foot
Mature Spread: 2–3 feet or more
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–10
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location with excellent drainage for the brightest silver foliage. Water consistently until established, then reduce watering as the plant becomes drought tolerant. Occasional trimming encourages denser growth and helps maintain a tidy appearance.