Dichondra repens
Species
Herbaceous
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Dichondra micrantha, Steripha reniformis |
| Common names | Kidney Weed, Mercury Bay Weed |
Climatic Suitability
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Form
Height in cultivation 0.1 – 0.3 m
Spread in cultivation 0.3 – 5 m
Origin Native
Flower colour Cream, green, white, yellow
Flower period any time, spring, summer
Leaf colour Green
Leaf loss Evergreen
Site
Urban space type Garden, park, street
Use ground cover, playground friendly
Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral
Water use
Moderate
Moderate
Performance
Shade tolerance Full shade Full sun Part shade
Tolerance
Moderate drought
Moderate frost
Moderate coastal
Moderate drought
Moderate frost
Moderate frost
Moderate coastal
Moderate coastal
Soil Salinity
Moderate
Moderate
Growth rate Fast
Biodiversity
Insect
Pollinator
Insect
Pollinator
Risk - Flammability
Low
Low
Climate Suitability
Climate suitability
Unsuitable Suitable
203020502070
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