Genus Species: Dichondra repens    
Common / Product Name: Kidney weed

Habit:   GROUND COVER (GC)

Available Sizes
  Tube

Height x Width: Prostrate x 1 - 2m

Pruning:   None

Frost Tolerance:   Medium

Coastal Tolerance:   Medium

Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance:   Medium / Well Drained

Drought Tolerance:   Low

Origin:   Australian Plant

Evergreen:   Evergreen rhizomatous perennial

Flowering:  no flowering

Flower Colour:   Tiny Greenish colour

Irrigation:   Yes requires regular water in dry periods.

Lower Temperatures:   Grows best in sub tropical conditions, free of frost.

Upper Temperatures: Temperatures in the Mid 30's°C to Low 40's°C. Can tolerate higher temperatures over the summer months as long as the soil is kept moist.

Fertilising: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer.

Environment:   Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.