{"product_id":"silver-pony-foot-plant-sets","title":"Silver Pony Foot Plant Sets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Pony Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eDichondra argentea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking, low-growing desert native that creates a shimmering, metallic carpet in the hottest, driest corners of your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the rocky Chihuahuan Desert of West Texas, southern New Mexico, and Arizona, Silver Pony Foot forms a dense, trailing mat of small, kidney-shaped leaves covered in fine silver hairs. These reflective hairs aren't just for show—they bounce away intense sunlight and trap moisture, allowing this tough groundcover to cascade over stone walls or fill dry garden beds with virtually zero supplemental water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Silver Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Densely hairy, coin-shaped leaves create a shimmering silver-white mat that brightens hot, dry landscapes all season long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Desert Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the Chihuahuan Desert, it handles intense heat, rocky soil, and limited water with ease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCascading Groundcover: \u003c\/strong\u003eTrailing stems spread 12–36 inches wide while growing just 2–4 inches tall, making it equally brilliant spilling over stone walls, rock gardens, or xeriscape borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving Weed Barrier: \u003c\/strong\u003eForms a dense, moisture-conserving mat that naturally suppresses weeds without competing for resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer and Pest Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, hairy foliage is unappealing to deer and most browsing animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-Round Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive silver foliage from spring through fall; semi-evergreen in mild winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown non-GMO and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/neonicotinoids-kill-butterflies-thats-why-we-dont-use-them\"\u003eneonicotinoid-free\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure a healthy ecosystem for your local wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time of shipment, our plants have a developed root mass and emerging foliage. This species ships with less than 4\" of foliage, making it one of our smaller perennial wildflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Silver Pony Foot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile grown primarily for its luminous foliage, Silver Pony Foot serves a crucial structural role in native ecosystems. Its dense, low-growing weave acts as a \"living mulch,\" protecting delicate soil biology, preventing erosion on slopes, and providing sheltered micro-climates for ground-dwelling beneficial insects, predatory beetles, and native sweat bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant in full sun to light shade in sharply drained, dry, rocky, or sandy soil. Tolerates high-alkaline caliche and lean, nutrient-poor conditions. Requires exceptional drainage—avoid low, soggy spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it tolerates occasional dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal care required. There's no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving the stems standing in the fall offers overwintering sites for beneficial insects. If desired, cut back the stems in late spring after pollinators have emerged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on planting, view our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/how-to-plant-your-native-plants\"\u003eHow to Plant Your Native Plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide and other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/tag\/planting-tips\"\u003eplanting tips\u003c\/a\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\"\u003eGarden for Wildlife Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the unique, shimmering texture of Silver Pony Foot to your garden—a resilient native groundcover that rewards you with a lush silver mat all season long while creating vital habitat for soil life and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden for Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":54429800137070,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SLVPONYFOOT-3","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack","offer_id":54429800169838,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SLVPONYFOOT-6","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12-Pack","offer_id":54429800202606,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SLVPONYFOOT-12","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4047\/4568\/files\/SilverPonyFoot_Dichondraargentea_2.png?v=1785511099","url":"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/silver-pony-foot-plant-sets","provider":"Garden for Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}