Botanical Name: Dymondia margaretae
Common Name: Dymondia
Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape low, spreading plant forming rosettes of gazania-like foliage in a dense mat; creates a very dense effect which crowds out weeds and tolerates light foot traffic
Height 2-3"
Spread 1-2'
Growth Rate slow to moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor full sun
Soil prefers a fairly light soil with good drainage
Hardiness tolerates some frost (Zones 15 through 24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves narrow, linear leaves olive-green above, silvery white beneath, to 2" long, 1/8" wide
Flowers 1" to 1-1/2" wide, yellow daisy flowers found half-buried in foliage; blooms in warm season
Fruit inconspicuous achene
 
Propagation:
produces offsets; division
 
Usage:
low groundcover, works well between stepping stones, in rock gardens, in miniature landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering tolerates drought, but grows faster with regular water
Fertilizing slow-release at planting time, slow-release in spring
Pruning control spread as necessary
Pests/Diseases none
Special Conditions/Other none
 
Origin: South Africa
Family: Asteraceae

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