Dymondia margaretae
Silver carpet (Dymondia margaretae) is a slowly spreading, evergreen, groundcover from the Western Cape of South Africa
Silver carpet (Dymondia margaretae) is a slowly spreading, evergreen, groundcover from the Western Cape of South Africa with 1-2 inch long narrow leaves that are grey-green on top and fuzzy silver beneath with upturned edges giving a two-toned foliage effect of green and silver. Small yellow daisy flowers appear in summer. Very drought tolerant but will grow more quickly with good irrigation. Only hardy to zone 9, this plant makes a great contrasting addition to succulent planters where it can grow as a low carpet around Agave, Echeveria, Aloe, and others.
Common Name: Silver Carpet
Family: Asteraceae (The Asteraceae Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: under 4"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green, Silver
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geographical Origin: Southern Africa and Madagascar
