I have to agree with you that this isn't such an uncommon plant but for it to be here again this year it is amazing to me. Dichondra isn't supposed to be hardy in my zone 6b. I had an extra Dichondra after planting my pots last year so I stuck it in the ground right here by the front porch. It took off. and covered this area.
This late spring I saw a tiny tendril poke up out of the ground and it took off. I guess with all the concrete around it and our mild winter it enough had life to take off again this year. I like the way it works as a ground cover. It is a tough plant because this area doesn't get much extra water. Just when I have to water the plants in the pot above it. Since this is out front I don't get out there often. Happiness is an unexpected return of a plant.
That is one of those plants I see on Pam's blog and am always lusting after, so congrats!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, it was a big surprise when it came back. Very drought tolerant.
ReplyDeleteLove the ground cover and the plant ~ neat photo ~ ^_^
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Thank you Carol.
DeleteThat is a happy surprise! I like those! Maybe it will return again next year if it likes that spot. It looks great. :)
ReplyDeleteI am hoping it will return. It sprawls out and give a very textured ground cover. We will see what this winter brings.
DeleteWell that settles it. I will try this plant next year and it will go in the ground rather than a pot :)
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about finally trying one this spring, but they looked so pathetic all tangled up and messy in their tiny pots. At least you knew better!
Beautiful......plants never cease to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteGotta love it when a plant surprises you that way! I love silver ponyfoot, and you have a great spot for it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful garden volunteer. It's funny how plants can surprise you like that.
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice when you get such a nice surprise!!! Very very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHenry
Glad you got some rain ~ thanks for coming by and commenting ~ love your comments ~ ^_^
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Hello Lisa!
ReplyDeleteMy zone is 5a and we have icy and cold winters, so I often do the ground cover with my roses.
Happy weekend
Nadezda
https://northern-garden.blogspot.com
Happy Weekend to you and thanks for commenting again ~ ^_^
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Hello again, Lisa :-) This is particularly interesting to me this year. I only discovered this plant when looking for a wedding selection for front door hanging baskets and as expected I've loved it. I too am a foliage fan. It won't be hardy at all with me here in Scotland but I plan to order lots of little plug plants next spring and get creative with it as single plantings for a Spanish moss look in Scotland! It looks great as your ground cover but, as you say, all the better for it being a surprise this year. I love when plants do that too :-)
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