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DICHONDRA Facts |
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COLORS |
Rich green |
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LIGHT |
Open shade |
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SOIL |
Add top layer of peat moss before planting |
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WATER |
Keep moist after seeding or sodding |
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pH |
Needs nitrogen-rich fertilizer |
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HARDINESS |
Withstands foot traffic |
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USES |
Substitute for lawn grass in some areas; perennial good for edging. Leaves look like tiny lily pads. |
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DICHONDRA |
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Dichondra is a perennial weed that thrives in moist soils as a ground cover mat. It generally does not exceed 2 inches in height. Some varieties stand up well to traffic. Leaves are kidney-shaped with continuous, un-toothed margins and long petioles. Leaves are situated in an alternating fashion on the stem. Stems are thin and tend to have a creeping growth pattern. Flowers are very small and difficult to identify. Generally speaking, dichondra plants have limited tolerance to freezing. |
Dichondra is a perennial weed that thrives in moist soils as a ground cover mat. |
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FERTILIZING DICHONDRA |
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Apply VigoroŽ All Purpose plant food as needed.
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