Dichondra is a cover crop — grown to build and protect the soil rather than for a harvest of its own. Its summer flowers are a modest draw for honeybees.
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What Dichondra is
Dichondra reaches around 2 inches at maturity. It blooms in summer.
How to grow Dichondra
USDA Zones
Data pending
Soil pH
Data pending
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Sun
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Drainage
Data pending
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Mature Height
0.2 ft
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Start the season right
Plant dichondra in full sun.
Match the soil
Pull a soil test from your local Extension lab to confirm pH and drainage match dichondra's needs before planting.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. Match watering to the plant's drainage preference and your local rainfall.
Turn it in before it seeds
Cut dichondra down or turn it into the soil before it sets seed, while the growth is still green — that's when it returns the most to the ground.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — dichondra isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Dichondra offers low value to bees and other pollinators.
Where Dichondra thrives
Whether dichondra thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Dichondra in my zone?
Zone data for dichondra is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Dichondra?
Time dichondra to your own season rather than the calendar. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
What soil does Dichondra need?
Specific pH data for dichondra is pending. A soil test from your local Extension lab confirms what your site needs.
Does Dichondra attract pollinators?
Yes — dichondra's flowers are a modest nectar source for honeybees.
Is Dichondra safe for pets?
Dichondra is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data. Always supervise pets around new plantings. (Source: ASPCA.)