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Silver Carpet

Scientific name	Dymondia margaretae
Common name	Silver Carpet
Type	Groundcovers
Variety	Evergreen
USDA Zone hardiness	7a - 9b
Exposure	Full sun
Height	Under 1'
Spread	1 to 2'

A low growing spreading evergreen perennial ground cover used in often in Mediterranean or Xeric landscapes. Prefers full sun and will grow in all soil conditions with good drainage. Leaf color is a blue gray on top and a silvery sheen on the underside, the flowers are small (1/2" across) daisy like and bloom throughout the summer. A great plant to be used between flagstone, will not grow over the hard surface also makes a great weed barrier as a ground cover. Holds up to some traffic and is drought tolerant. 1-3"H x 12-18"S