Silver Carpet (Dymondia margaretae) | Stepping Stone Ground Cover

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Silver Carpet

Dymondia margaretae

A slow-spreading ground cover with unique silver-green foliage, tolerating light foot traffic, drought, and coastal conditions.

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Description

Dymondia margaretae is a superb, slow-spreading evergreen ground cover prized for its unique, narrow, gray-green leaves with striking silvery-white, felted undersides that curl upward at the edges, creating a two-toned, carpet-like effect. This tough, low-growing South African native forms a dense, mat-forming carpet of tiny, deep green leaves that reveal their contrasting silvery-white underside, giving the plant a soft, frosted, silvery appearance. In summer, it produces small, inconspicuous, yellow, daisy-like flowers. Exceptionally drought, heat, and salt tolerant, and able to tolerate light foot traffic, it is an outstanding choice for planting between stepping stones, as a lawn alternative, in rock gardens, on slopes, and in coastal gardens.

Quick Facts

Foliage & Flowers: Tiny, narrow, deep green leaves with prominent silvery-white, felted undersides (leaves curl up to reveal silver); small, inconspicuous, yellow daisy-like flowers in summer.
Mature Height: 2-3 inches
Mature Spread: 12-24 inches (1-2 ft) (slowly spreading)
Growth Rate: Slow
Hardiness Zones: USDA 9-11; Sunset 15-24
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Core Benefits: Unique two-toned silver-green foliage, tolerates light foot traffic, drought, heat, and salt tolerant.
Best Uses: Between stepping stones, lawn alternative, rock gardens, slopes, coastal gardens, containers, small-scale ground cover.

Faqs

Q: Can it tolerate foot traffic?
A: Yes, it can tolerate light, occasional foot traffic, making it an excellent choice for planting between stepping stones or as a no-mow lawn alternative.

Q: How much water does it need?
A: Once established, it is highly drought tolerant. Water regularly during its first year, then little to no supplemental water is needed.

Q: How large does it get?
A: It is a very low-growing, slow-spreading plant, reaching only 2-3 inches in height and 1-2 feet in spread over time.

Q: Why does the foliage look silver?
A: The deep green leaves curl upward at the edges, prominently revealing their silvery-white, felted undersides, creating a beautiful two-toned, frosted, carpet-like effect.

Q: Is it good for coastal gardens?
A: Yes, it is highly tolerant of salt spray and coastal conditions, making it an excellent choice for seaside gardens.

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