Chrysogonum virginianum, Green and Gold

Chrysogonum virginianum

Synonym(s)

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Common Name(s)

Green and Gold

Phonetic Spelling

kry-SOG-uh-num ver-jin-ee-AY-num

Description

Green and Gold, is a rhizomatous, low-growing herbaceous perennial which typically forms an easily-controlled foliage mat 1"-2" tall while spreading to 18" wide or more. It is native to woodland areas from Pennsylvania to Florida and Louisiana. The species epithet is Latin for "of Virginia."

Use in the garden as a shady ground cover, in woodland gardens, native plant gardens or naturalized areas. It can be used as edging for woodland paths or in shaded areas of border fronts or rock gardens.

Green and Gold is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. This plant prefers moist, acidic, organically rich soils in sun-dappled part shade. It will tolerate full sun only if grown in consistently moist soils.

Family

Asteraceae

Native Range

Pennsylvania to Florida and Louisiana.

Hardiness Zone(s)

5a --to-- 9b

Lifespan

Evergreen, Perennial

Habitats

Woodland Areas

Exposure

Part Shade --to-- Full Shade

Growth Habit

Makes a good evergreen groundcover.

Soil Texture

Acid

Propagation

--Seeds
--Division

Moisture

Somewhat moist, no flooding --to-- Short very dry periods

Salt Water Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.

Salt Spray Tolerance

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray.

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Songbirds

Recommended Uses

Erosion Control, Native Planting, Naturalized Area, Pollinator Gardens, Showy Flowers, Woodland

Pot Size

Trade Gallon (about 3 quarts)