Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe
green and gold
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. 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 deep, shiny green foliage and golden, star shaped flowers.
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| Chrysogonum virg. var. australe LP32 - 32 per flat | Availability |
Height6 Inches |
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Spread12 Inches |
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Spacing10 Inches |
Bloom ColorYellow |
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8 |
green and gold Interesting Notes
Green-and-gold is a marvelous semi-evergreen perennial groundcover that enlivens the garden with delightful masses of small, daisy-like yellow flowers during spring and then sporadically throughout the summer. Chrysogonum virginianum also serves as a foundation for other plants from woodland settings to pond edges or rock gardens. It performs well in shade to part sun and well-drained soils that are acidic to neutral. As a companion, green-and-gold is quite versatile and works well with a wide array of plants including Spigelia marilandica, Aquilegia canadensis, Cypripedium parviflorum, Tiarella cordifolia, Gentiana clausa and Dodecatheon meadia. - Mt. Cuba Center
Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe Growing and Maintenance Tips
Full sun to part shade in consistently moist and well drained soils.
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