Dymondia margaretae, commonly known as Silver Carpet, is a remarkably resilient and attractive evergreen perennial from South Africa, highly valued for its unique growth habit and low-maintenance nature. It forms an exceptionally flat, dense mat, typically growing no more than 5 cm (2 inches) tall, making it an excellent alternative to traditional lawns or for planting between stepping stones and pavers. Its small, linear leaves are a distinctive silvery-green, often curling slightly to expose their whitish undersides, creating a variegated effect. Throughout spring and summer, it produces charming, tiny yellow daisy-like flowers that nestle amongst the foliage.

‘Silver Carpet’ thrives in full sun and requires excellent drainage, tolerating poor, rocky, and sandy soils. Once established, it is remarkably drought-tolerant and also exhibits good resistance to salt spray, making it a superb choice for coastal gardens in New South Wales. Its vigorous, spreading habit effectively suppresses weeds and helps with erosion control on slopes. While it can handle light foot traffic, heavy use should be avoided. This hardy plant is generally pest and disease-free and requires minimal care, though regular watering during establishment and in prolonged dry spells will encourage faster growth. Dymondia margaretae is a smart and sustainable choice for a beautiful, low-water landscape.