Dymondia margaretae 'Silver Carpet' is a tough, low water ground cover that co-mingles beautifully with other low water, drought tolerant plants. And it takes foot traffic as well. Shown here with Bulbine frutescens 'Hallmark' and succulent Echeveria 'Lipstick' below. Also see Water side landscape transformation project for more photos.

Five months after install, we have nearly complete coverage by silver carpet (Dymondia margaretae). Very pleased how fast and flushed this came through. Looking forward to experimenting more with the possibilities. We also built the custom garden beds around the patio to provide non-compacted growing space for the client.

Three story Andalusian estate. Plaster and stone exterior. Red tile roof. Floor to ceiling windows and French doors. Groin vaulted ceiling on exterior deck. Guest house, drought tolerant landscape, numerous fountains, pool, spa, bocce court, and putting green. Photography: Jim Bartsch

A stepping stone path meanders through drought-tolerant plantings including Dymondia, Rosemary 'Barbeque', and Euryops. The owner's favorite roses are integrated with Penstemon 'Apple Blossom' and variegated Tulbaghia 'Silver Lace' to provide color and contrast. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

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The blue grey dymondia in the parkway accentuates the terra cotta colors of the home and takes curb appeal to the street. Photo: Orly Olivier
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The garden has waterwise plants, a swale, rain tanks. This photo shows Erigeron glaucus/Seaside Daisy and Dymondia margareta/Silver Carpet and Sundrops growing happily together.

Garden makeovers by Shirley Bovshow in Los Angeles. Glowing ornamental grasses and other low water plants enhance the natural style gardens surrounding this pool makeover expertly crafted by Southern California Landscape. Why start from scratch if you can "recreate" a pool scape that you will love for a fraction of the price. See the transformation: http://edenmakersblog.com/?p=533 Photo by Shirley Bovshow EdenMakersBlog.com

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Dymondia is a pefect choice for a walk-on thick growing ground cover for tough situations such as street strips, and could easily survive with just once a month irrigation in Alameda. The Dymondia was used here in all the areas where people would exit their parked cars, alternating with other taller succulents where no pedestrian access was required. The yellowish/chartreuse foliage with pale pink flowers is the winter/spring flowering dwarf Breath of Heaven, or Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold' from South Africa. This cultivar of Breath of Heaven has the same wonderfully pungent foliage fragrance of the larger growing species, but lends itself to being kept clipped low to the ground. It makes a beautiful foliage foil for succulents, and has excellent drought and coastal wind tolerance. Uploaded to Houzz with written permission.

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The garden and lawn replacement with Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet) and other low water plants after one year. Design/Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

This gorgeous home has a private entry and a colorful drought tolerant landscape to make it engaging from the front. This path had dymondia growing between the stones which is hardy and can be walked upon. It can handle sun and little water however does need trimming and will grow quickly. Architect: David P Hohmann, Costa Mesa, CA

Water thirsty lawn replaced with Dymondia margaratae ground cover, surrounded by other drought-tolerant plants. Design/Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Afternoon approaches evening as the fire bowl invites visitors. Garden co-designed by Gabriel Frank and Nick Wilkinson of Grow Nursery in Cambria, CA. Photo by Elliott Johnson.

podocarpus hedge with Ipe wood landing, black Mexican beach pebble, Dymondia Silver Carpet between joints, boxwood hedges with Acorus Ogon accent grasses. Thanks to budgetplants.com for providing the plant delivery.

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Front garden transformation in Mill Valley, CA. Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet) replaced the tired lawn. Low water and alternative that takes foot traffic. Surrounded my other colorful, drought tolerant planting…. all welcome you to the home's front entrance along the new Three Rivers Flagstone pathway. Design/Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

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