Silver Carpet
Dymondia margaretae
Also known as Carpet Daisy
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Silver Carpet is a low-growing evergreen groundcover with silvery-gray, fine-textured foliage that forms dense mats. It produces tiny yellow flowers in summer and thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal water needs.
Why grow it
Silver Carpet outperforms many common groundcovers in water-stressed settings, requiring considerably less irrigation once established compared to alternatives like creeping thyme or sedums in arid regions. Its fine silvery foliage provides textural contrast in landscape compositions where finer-leaved options are preferred. The plant's dense mat-forming habit makes it useful for erosion control and weed suppression on slopes or in problem areas where mowing is impractical.
Watch out for
In humid or poorly drained soils, the plant tends toward fungal issues and root rot, so site selection matters more than in drier climates. Performance can be inconsistent in heavy clay soils without prior amendment. Heavy foot traffic or disturbance during establishment may interrupt mat formation, so it benefits from a settling-in period before regular use.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
South Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Silver Carpet is a low-growing evergreen groundcover with silvery-gray, fine-textured foliage that forms dense mats. It produces tiny yellow flowers in summer and thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal water needs.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Silver Carpet grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Silver Carpet outperforms many common groundcovers in water-stressed settings, requiring considerably less irrigation once established compared to alternatives like creeping thyme or sedums in arid regions. Its fine silvery foliage provides textural contrast in landscape compositions where finer-leaved options are preferred. The plant's dense mat-forming habit makes it useful for erosion control and weed suppression on slopes or in problem areas where mowing is impractical.
Watch out for
In humid or poorly drained soils, the plant tends toward fungal issues and root rot, so site selection matters more than in drier climates. Performance can be inconsistent in heavy clay soils without prior amendment. Heavy foot traffic or disturbance during establishment may interrupt mat formation, so it benefits from a settling-in period before regular use.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
South Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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