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Dichondra repens
Kidney Weed
Convolvulaceae
Description:
Low-growing, mat-forming groundcover with small kidney-shaped leaves. Spreads quickly to form a dense, soft green carpet. Tiny greenish-yellow flowers appear in summer. Excellent for lawns, between pavers, or as a living mulch.
Special Features:
Soft, walkable lawn alternative
Low maintenance and hardy
Weed-suppressing living mulch
Tolerates light foot traffic
Natural Habitat:
Fresh Water Wetland, Wallum Woodlands, Wet Eucalypt Forest
Aspect:
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade, Shade
Soil/Conditions:
Well-drained, Moist
Tree/Shrub Height:
Attracts:
Bees, Butterflies, Insects, Frogs, Lizards
Flower Colour:
Green, White, Cream
Flowering time:
Dichondra repens - Kidney Weed
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Regional ecosystem:
12.11.18, 12.11.3, 12.12.5, 12.3.3, 12.3.3d, 12.3.7, 12.8.14, 12.8.17, 12.9-10.18, 12.9-10.3, 12.9-10.7, 12.9-10.11
Link to Regional Ecosystem description:
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