Chrysogonum virginianum

Green and Gold / Goldenstar

Chrysogonum is a native ground cover known for both it's foliage and flowers with toothed, light green, triangular leaves and dark yellow, slightly notched, star shaped flowers that bloom well above the foliage and have contrasting brown stamens. The flowers appear abundantly in the spring and fall, but tend to die down in the heat of the summer except in the cooler zones.

Benefits

	Bright blooming groundcover
	Easy to grow
	Lovely in a stone path
	Good for underplanting

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grow in partial to dappled shade or in full sun in northern regions. Chrysogonum prefers moist soils, but will tolerate dryer conditions with protection from the sun.

Height 3-6 Inches

Spread 18-24 Inches

Native Range Native to woodlands from New York to Louisiana and Florida Distribution Maps by State and County

Native Trivia The genus name is derived from the Greek "chrys" meaning "gold" and "gon" meaning "offspring", as in the flowers.

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-10

"Groundcovers stabilizes soils and provide cover for insects that feed small mammals, reptiles and birds."

Characteristics & Attributes

Plan Sub Group • Low Perennials	Exposure • Shade • Filtered Shade • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade	Soil • Wide soil tolerance • Well-drained	Soil Moisture Preference • Average • Moist
Bloom Time • Late Spring / Early Summer	Habitat Collection • Dry Shade	Native Habitat • Forest	Foliage Color • Green
Uses • Mass plant • Naturalizes • Ground cover