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Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe

Green and gold or goldenstar

This Golden Star is very similar to Chrysogonum virginianum 'Allen Bush', but has shorter stems and stolons that spread above ground. With a compact and low growing form, this plant has the deepest and shiniest green foliage of them all and typical, star shaped, gold flowers.

Pricing:

Chrysogonum virg. var. australe - 32 per flat $40.00
Chrysogonum virg. var. australe - 50 per flat $47.50

Height

6-8 Inches

Spread

12 Inches

Bloom Color

Golden Yellow

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Green and gold Interesting Notes

One of our favorite native groundcovers for the woodland garden. Yellow daisy-like flowers cover 6" evergreen foliage in spring. Rosettes of leaves slowly spread stoloniferously. Looks great with columbine and Virginia bluebells. Niche Gardens

Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe Growing and Maintenance Tips

Full sun to part shade in consistently moist and well drained soils.

Characteristics & Attributes

Growth Rate
Medium
Exposure
Sun
Part Sun
Sun with Moist Soil
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Early Spring
Attributes
Edging
Container
Native to US
Moist Shade
Ground Cover
Moist Sun
Dry Shade
Native to Northeast
Mass Planting
Soil Moisture Needs
Moist
Good Drainage