Product Description
Chrysogonum virginianum 'Green and Gold'
aka Golden Star
Zone: 5 to 9.
Sun to Shade, usually requires moist soil in full sun.
Mature size: 3 to 4 inches tall; mat-forming with moderate growth rate.
Bring a touch of sunshine to shady corners with Chrysogonum virginianum 'Green and Gold'! Also known as Goldenstar, this charming native perennial brightens up the landscape with its cheerful yellow blooms and attractive foliage.
- Golden Blooms: 'Green and Gold' produces an abundance of star-shaped, golden-yellow flowers that bloom from spring to early summer, with sporadic blooms continuing throughout the season. These cheerful flowers add a pop of color to shady areas and attract pollinators to the garden.
- Attractive Foliage: The deep green foliage forms a dense, low-growing mat that provides excellent groundcover. The leaves have a subtle, almost velvety texture, adding another layer of interest to this versatile plant.
- Shade-Loving Groundcover: 'Green and Gold' thrives in partial to full shade, making it an ideal choice for areas with limited sunlight. It is a perfect addition to woodland gardens, north-facing slopes, or any shady nook in need of a touch of brightness.
- Low-Maintenance Beauty: Enjoy the captivating presence of 'Green and Gold' without the fuss. This perennial is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. Simply provide well-drained soil and occasional watering during dry periods.
- Versatile Applications: 'Green and Gold' is a versatile addition to any shade garden. Use it as a groundcover, border plant, rock garden accent, or even in containers. Its compact size and spreading habit make it perfect for filling in gaps and creating a lush, textured carpet.
Key Features:
- Golden-Yellow Flowers: Star-shaped blooms add a cheerful touch to shady areas.
- Deep Green Foliage: Forms a dense, attractive groundcover.
- Shade Tolerance: Thrives in partial to full shade.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and care for.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for groundcover, borders, containers, and more.
Plant Specifications:
- Hardiness Zones: 5-9
- Mature Size: 3-4 inches tall, spreading to 12-18 inches wide
- Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate moisture
Add a touch of golden sunshine to your shade garden with the cheerful blooms and lush foliage of Chrysogonum virginianum 'Green and Gold'!
A native groundcover ideal for the woodland garden, or as a border and tolerates limited foot traffic.
Ten (10) plants in 4.5-inch containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
