Outsidepride Dichondra Repens Grass Seed - 1 LB Dichondra repens is one of the easiest ground cover plants to establish from seed. It is grown as a perennial in USDA Zones 7 - 11. It only reaches 2 - 3 inches in maximum height and never needs mowed making it a perfect lawn alternative. Dichondra is actually called a grass many times since it is used for lawns. It is sometimes referred to as pony foot or kidney weed. It has a prostrate or creeping growth habit making it an ideal ground cover plant. Plant 1 pound of seed per 500 square feet. These seeds are heirloom and non gmo.