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Herbaceous Perennial

Dymondia margaretae

silver carpet

A mat-forming, evergreen perennial to 10cm high with small, grey-green oblong leaves that curl up slightly to reveal silvery-white undersides. Small, yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced in summer

Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver White
Summer Green Grey Silver White
Autumn Green Grey Silver White
Winter Green Grey Silver White
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

A genus of just one known species of flowering plants forming a low-growing, evergreen carpet of silvery-green, narrow foliage. Small, stalkless yellow daisy-like flowers appear all year round, but mainly in spring to early summer

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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