Botanical Name: Dichondra argentea ‘Emerald Falls’

Common Name: Dichondra

Hardiness Zone: Annual in Most Climates; Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 10–11)

Size: 2–4" Tall × 24–36"+ Trailing

Growth Habit: Trailing, Cascading, Ground-Hugging Habit

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Adapts to Average Garden Soil

Water Needs: Low to Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established

Bloom Season: Grown for Foliage (Spring through Fall)

Fertilizer: Minimal; Avoid Excess Fertility

Features: Lush Green Rounded Leaves, Soft Cascading Texture, Excellent Heat Tolerance

Uses: Hanging Baskets, Containers, Window Boxes, Ground Cover in Warm Climates, Foliage Contrast

Patent: ❌ Not Patented

Propagation: ✔ Propagation Allowed

More About Dichondra ‘Emerald Falls’

Dichondra ‘Emerald Falls’ is valued for its rich green, cascading foliage that flows gracefully over container edges and hanging baskets. The rounded leaves create a soft, trailing effect that contrasts beautifully with flowering annuals and upright plants.

Unlike silver dichondra types, ‘Emerald Falls’ provides a deeper, more traditional green tone, making it ideal when a natural, lush look is desired. It performs especially well in warm, sunny conditions and continues growing steadily through summer heat.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Emerald Falls’ has been extremely reliable in containers and mixed planters. It establishes quickly, trails evenly, and maintains a clean appearance with minimal maintenance.

We especially appreciate its versatility. It works well as a spiller in mixed containers, as a soft ground cover in warm climates, or in hanging baskets where its trailing habit can fully develop. Once established, it handles heat and short dry periods with ease.

Dichondra Emerald Falls vs. Silver Falls

Dichondra ‘Emerald Falls’ is defined by its rich green foliage and softer, more organic appearance, making it feel fuller and more blended in mixed plantings than ‘Silver Falls’. While both share the same trailing habit, Emerald Falls tends to read slightly denser and more grounded, especially in containers where its green tones echo surrounding foliage. Compared to the reflective, high-contrast silver of Silver Falls, Emerald Falls feels warmer and more natural, pairing easily with flowering annuals without overpowering them. It also shows a bit more tolerance for part sun and filtered light, whereas Silver Falls performs best in full sun. Emerald Falls is often chosen when a cohesive, lush look is preferred over dramatic contrast.