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Scientific Name:
Chrysogonum virginianum
Common Name:
Green and Gold
Scientific Name Pronounciation:
kris-OG-oh-num vir-jin-ee-AN-um
Plant Type:
Groundcover
Plant Hardiness Zones:
5-9
Plant Hardiness Zone(s):
Usual Size:
6-9 in. H X 12-24 in. W
Flower:
Golden yellow, star-shaped flowers
Bloom Time Notes:
Spring and Summer
Leaf:
Leaves are medium green and 1-3 inches long; opposite and hairy.
Fruit:
Nutlet
Wildlife:
Benefits pollinators
Natural Habitat:
Found in rich, moist woods and open areas
Propagation:
By division and by seed
Bloom Time:
Sun or Shade:
Companion Plants:
Cultural Notes:
Green and Gold (Chrysogonum virginianum) is a good ground cover in sun to partial shade in almost any kind of well-drained, moist soil; not very drought tolerant. It is semi-evergreen and flowers over a long period.
There is an aggressive form with long runners sometimes sold as 'Eco-Lacquered Spider.'
Other Common Names: Golden Star
Other Scientific Names: Chrysogonum australe