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California Ponysfoot Dichondra

California Ponysfoot Dichondra

DICHONDRA donelliana

  • Full Sun (6+ hrs) and Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
  • High drought resistance
  • Ships as a 4"plant
  • Mature spread is
  • Ground cover and Trailing
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California Ponysfoot (Dichondra donelliana) is a charming and versatile California native groundcover that is perfect for coastal and woodland-style gardens. This evergreen perennial forms a low, creeping mat of soft, kidney-shaped (or "ponyfoot") leaves in a lovely shade of medium green. It spreads gracefully via stolons, creating a lush, carpet-like effect that conforms to the shape of rocks and terrain.

As a resilient member of the Dichondra genus, this native species is more drought-tolerant and rugged than the common lawn variety. It is an excellent "living mulch" for understory plantings or as a soft, trailing accent in native mixed containers. It thrives in the dappled light of oak woodlands but can also handle sun along the coast. Why you’ll love it: Soft, emerald-green native foliage, excellent weed suppression, and a low-profile habit that adds a finished, lush look to native landscapes.

This healthy 4" live plant thrives in full sun near the coast to partial shade inland and prefers well-drained soil.

We use expedited shipping policies to protect plant health and minimize plant stress in transit.  All plants are in transit for only 1-3 days. (This does not guarantee 3-day delivery as orders are not always packed and sent out on the day of your order.) We send out deliveries on a weekly schedule to ensure quick transit times, so your order may not be packaged and shipped until later in the week. For instance, we may hold shipments to avoid weekend delays that keep plants in transit for longer.

All packaging includes eco-friendly material and our shipping methods are tested regularly to ensure plants arrive healthy upon arrival.

Additionally, any delays or damages in shipping are covered by our Healthy Plant Guarantee.

If you're plants arrived damaged, we will happily replace them for free!

Please contact us, send a picture, and detail any damage, so that we can continue to improve our shipping process and make sure you receive the healthy plants you paid for.

Mature Height is Up to 6"

Mature Spread is

Watering: Keep moist

Blooms in:

  • Spring
  • Summer

Special Features:

  • Ground cover