Green-and-Gold

Chrysogonum virginianum
Chrysogonum virginianum
( kris-OG-oh-num    vir-jin-ee-AN-um )

Plant Type: Semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial

Hardiness Zones: 5-9

Size: 6-9 in. H X 12-24 in. W

Flower: Blooms in spring and sporadically in summer with golden yellow, star-shaped flowers

Leaf: Leaves are medium green and 1-3 inches long

Special Attributes: Semi-evergreen and flowers over a long period

Natural Habitat: Found in rich, moist woods

Cultural Notes: A good ground cover in sun to partial shade in almost any kind of well-drained, moist soil; not very drought tolerant

Propagation: Divide clumps in spring




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