An ideal species for gardening, Dichondra repens is more of a ground cover species than a grass in the strict sense.
A Dichondra-based groundcover is more attractive and advantageous than a lawn in some specific projects, due to its spectacular beauty.
It tolerates full sun exposure and grows exceptionally well in shade. It prefers warm-temperate climates for optimal growth.
Furthermore, it does not require fertile soils and its greatest advantage over other turf species is its low mowing requirements.
Color - Blue-green
Blade width - Globular width
Winter dormancy - Loss of color below 5°C
Soils - It does not need very fertile soils, but well-drained ones.
Growth / Reproduction - By rhizomes
Wear and tear / Trampling - Low resistance
Recovery for damages - High
Heat - High resistance
Cold - In cold climates, it turns brown. It can be hardy down to -9°C.
Shade - Very high resistance
Drought - Low resistance
Salinity - Low resistance
Water needs - Socks
Harvest - No mowing required
Weeds - Average weed impact
Pests - High resistance
Diseases - Medium-high resistance
Fertilizers - Medium-high needs