Dichondra
Dichondra is a flower in the Convolvulaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with dry to medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 2-13. Plants reach maturity about 91–98 days after planting and sit about 12 inches apart.
Varieties
1 from True Leaf Market · sorted by days to maturity▸Emerald Falls (Multi-Seed Pelleted)91–98 days
Non-GMO; Container
100 Pelleted Seed Package. 91-98 days. Emerald Falls dichondra seeds are an efficient and simple grow ideal for many hot and dry gardens across the country. Emerald Falls seeds are quick to mature into hardy 2" tall creeping shrubs that trail out 24-36" wide perfect to cascade from hanging baskets, window boxes, and planters. Emerald Falls dichondra is popularly grown as an easy, low-effort perennial ground cover along walkways, fences, and around a leafy deciduous. Emerald Falls dichondra is so tolerant to insects and disease that many homes in the American Southwest have replaced their traditional grass lawns with a dichondra lawn. 100 multi-seed pellets. Multi Seed Pelleted. (MSP). Approx 5 seeds per pellet.
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Plant spacing
In a square-foot bed, space dichondra about 12 in apart — that fits 1 plant in each 1-foot square (1×1). Wider rows or containers space the same.
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Growing timeline
Care & troubleshooting— extension-sourced, with citations
Something looks wrong?
Describe what you see on your dichondraand we'll rank the likely causes — most likely first, least-invasive fix first.
Japanese beetles
Pestmoderate- CulturalHandpick into soapy water· every 1 days · ~4 wksstrong evidence — extension confidence
In early morning when beetles are sluggish, knock them into a bucket of soapy water; daily removal also reduces the scent that draws in more beetles. Skip the lure traps, which tend to attract more beetles than they catch.
- CulturalCover plants past bloommoderate evidence — extension confidence
On crops that have finished flowering and set fruit, drape a row cover or netting to keep beetles off without blocking pollination during bloom.
Spider mites
Pestmoderate- CulturalHose down and raise humidity· every 3 days · ~2 wksstrong evidence — extension confidence
Mites thrive in hot, dry, dusty conditions. Spray foliage (especially undersides) with water to dislodge them and reduce dust.
- OrganicInsecticidal soap or horticultural oil - label use only· every 5 days · ~2 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Apply to undersides per label; mites resist many products, so soaps/oils are preferred. Not in extreme heat.
Aphids
Pestlow- CulturalBlast off with water· every 3 days · ~2 wksstrong evidence — extension confidence
Knock colonies off with a strong jet of water in the morning; repeat every few days. Light infestations rarely need more.
- OrganicInsecticidal soap - label use only· every 1 wk · ~3 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
For persistent colonies apply insecticidal soap to undersides per label. Avoid open flowers.
Leaf miners
Pestlow- CulturalPick mined leaves + row cover· every 5 days · ~3 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Remove and bag leaves with tunnels, and cover plants with insect netting to block the egg-laying flies. Damage is mostly cosmetic on leafy crops.