How much sun does Dichondra donelliana need?

Dichondra donelliana grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Dichondra donelliana bloom?

Dichondra donelliana blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Dichondra donelliana native?

Dichondra donelliana is native to CA, OR, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Dichondra donelliana

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Last reviewed: September 2026

Dichondra donelliana is a perennial forb native to CA, OR. It blooms in April, May, and June.

Toxicity unknown

Dichondra donelliana is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

1"–4" H × 24"–48" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

CA, OR

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Coast Range Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Central California Valley

A prostrate, mat-forming groundcover with small, rounded, kidney-shaped leaves and tiny, inconspicuous flowers. It spreads slowly along the ground in shaded woodland, staying low and even.

Growing Dichondra donelliana

Grow Dichondra donelliana in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 1 to 4 inches tall and spread 24 to 48 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its dense low growth provides ground-level cover for small insects and helps limit erosion on shaded slopes.

Common questions

How much sun does Dichondra donelliana need?: Dichondra donelliana grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Dichondra donelliana bloom?: Dichondra donelliana blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Dichondra donelliana native?: Dichondra donelliana is native to CA, OR, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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