Attention green thumbs and foliage enthusiasts, the University of Tennessee Gardens showcases a plant that brings understated elegance to any horticultural collection. The ‘Silver Falls’ dichondra has been making a name for itself with its unique silver hue and trailing growth habit. According to the UT Gardens website, this native of West Texas is a hardworking addition to mixed containers, providing what gardeners often call the “spiller” effect.
While many plants are billed as ‘silver’ but lean towards bluish or gray, ‘Silver Falls’ has an almost metallic foliage that stands true to its name. It’s not solely about visuals, though; this plant’s cascading habit forms a dense mat that can suppress unwelcome weeds, as highlighted in a recent article by UTIA News. It’s versatile enough to dazzle in the garden or hanging baskets at your doorstep.
Don’t let the delicate appearance deceive you. ‘Silver Falls’ proves to be vigorous and resilient, with the ability to stretch six to seven feet long in hanging baskets. The UT Institute of Agriculture suggests that this variety can thrive in almost any type of soil with minimal sunlight and minimal care, tolerating heat and partial drought conditions…