Silver Carpet

Silver Carpet

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Silver Carpet

Dymondia margaretae

A dense silver-green carpet with cheerful yellow flowers, perfect for pathways, stepping stones, and low-growing garden coverage.

$12.90
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Description

Silver Carpet (Dymondia margaretae) is a beautiful, low-growing evergreen groundcover prized for its dense, silvery-green foliage and carpet-like growth habit. Native to South Africa, this spreading perennial features narrow, dark green leaves with curled edges that reveal striking silvery-white undersides, creating a soft, shimmering appearance. Small yellow daisy-like flowers appear during summer, adding cheerful seasonal color above the foliage. Growing only a few inches tall, Silver Carpet gradually forms a tight, attractive mat that helps cover bare soil and suppress weeds. Once established, it tolerates occasional to moderate foot traffic and relatively dry conditions, making it an excellent choice for stepping-stone pathways, rock gardens, sunny slopes, and lawn alternatives.

Quick Facts

  • Foliage & Flowers: Evergreen, narrow dark green leaves with silvery-white undersides; small yellow daisy-like summer flowers.
  • Mature Height: 2–3 in.
  • Mature Spread: 1–2 ft.
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate.
  • Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11; Sunset Zones 15–24.
  • Light Requirement: Full sun, partial sun, filtered sun, or partial shade.
  • Core Benefits: Dense ground coverage, silvery foliage, light foot-traffic tolerance, and reduced watering once established.
  • Best Uses: Groundcovers, stepping-stone pathways, lawn alternatives, rock gardens, slopes, and spaces between pavers.

Faqs

Q: Can Silver Carpet tolerate foot traffic?

A: Yes. Once established, it tolerates occasional to moderate walking, making it suitable between stepping stones and along lightly used pathways.

Q: Is Silver Carpet drought-tolerant?

A: Yes. Established plants tolerate some drought, although regular watering during establishment helps create dense coverage.

Q: Does Silver Carpet spread quickly?

A: No. It spreads relatively slowly, gradually forming a dense, low-growing mat through creeping stems.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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