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Carolina ponysfoot

Dichondra carolinensis

Carolina ponysfoot
Photo: (c) Alex Abair, some rights reserved (CC BY) · iNaturalist

About Carolina ponysfoot

Carolina ponysfoot is a charming little native plant that brings quiet beauty to your garden. Its small, round leaves create a delicate carpet of soft green, and tiny flowers appear in summer to welcome butterflies and other pollinators. This perennial forb is wonderful for filling in spaces between larger plants or tucking into rock gardens and borders. Wildlife appreciates it, and it asks very little in return.

Growing this native plant is refreshingly simple. It prefers a spot with good sunlight and well-draining soil, though it's quite forgiving about conditions. Once established, it's low-maintenance and happy to return year after year. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, Carolina ponysfoot is an easy, rewarding choice that will brighten your yard and support local nature at the same time.

Native to 21 states