Golden Star Chrysogonum - 3.5 inch Pots (Minimum Quantity: 25 Plants)
Chrysogonum, commonly known as Green and Gold, is a charming, low-growing perennial that carpets the garden with lush green foliage and bright, star-shaped yellow flowers. Blooming from spring through fall, its cheerful golden blossoms bring a continuous pop of color to shaded woodland gardens, borders, and ground cover plantings. This hardy native thrives in moist, well-drained soil, spreading gently to form a dense mat that helps suppress weeds while adding natural beauty to the landscape. Loved by pollinators and resistant to deer, Chrysogonum is an easy-care gem that brightens even the quietest corners of the garden with its effortless charm and long-lasting blooms.
Name(s): Chrysogonum virginianum 'Pierre', Chrysogonum virginianum var. virginianum, Chrysogonum australe, Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe, Goldenstar, Green-and-Gold
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring through summer.
Foliage: Herbaceous, medium green.
Height/Spread: 3 inches to 4 inches x 4 inches to 6 inches.
Climate Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil Condition: Well-drained, loamy, pH 6.1 to 7.8
Features: Colorful flowers, deer resistant, no known pests and diseases, tolerates some foot traffic.
Uses: Massed planting, ground cover, shade gardens, woodland gardens, native plant collections, perennial gardens, perennial borders.
Comments: Chrysogonum virginianum, Chrysogonum virginianum var. virginianum, Chrysogonum australe, Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe, also known as Golden Star, Green-and- Gold, produces yellow star-shaped flowers from spring through summer atop low-growing, semi-evergreen plants. It's native to woodlands from Pennsylvania to Louisiana. Golden Star is most effective as a ground cover. It can be grown as a lawn substitute for it will tolerate a little foot traffic when established.
Chrysogonum thrives in full sun to partial shade in USDA climate zones 5 through 9 in well-drained soils with pH ranging from 6.1 to 7.8. Ample water is required when planted in full sun. In the hottest climates, afternoon shade is necessary.
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