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Chrysogonum repens is often confused with:
Chrysogonum virginianum
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Viola hastata
Viola macloskeyi
Viola pubescens

Chrysogonum repens

Previously known as:

  • Chrysogonum virginianum var. brevistolon
Phonetic Spelling
kry SOG-uh-num REH-pens
Description

Carolina green and gold is a herbaceous perennial in the daisy family (Asteraceae) native to North Carolina and the southeast United States. It is found in Mesic to dry, deciduous and pine-mixed forests and on rocky slopes. In North Carolina it is mainly found in the southern mountains and western Piedmont.

Carolina green and gold forms matts by stolons that can spread up to 2 feet. It prefers shade to partial shade in well-drained soils. Propagate by seed, root cuttings or division.

In early spring, the flowers appear with 5 bright yellow petals surrounding the yellow disc flowers. The scalloped hairy leaves are bright green on long stems.

Use Carolina green and gold in the shady, woodland or native garden as a ground cover. It will spread to cover an area and suppress weeds.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  Watch for aphids, spider mites and slugs and snails.  Powdery mildew and blights and root rot can occur in poorly drained soils. 

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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#yellow flowers#low growing#disease resistant#long-lasting flowers#showy flowers#low maintenance#naturalizes#groundcover#native garden#NC native#rock garden#partial shade tolerant#heavy shade tolerant#mat forming#rhizomes#perennial#herbaceous#native perennial#herbaceous perennial#broadleaf#woodland
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#yellow flowers#low growing#disease resistant#long-lasting flowers#showy flowers#low maintenance#naturalizes#groundcover#native garden#NC native#rock garden#partial shade tolerant#heavy shade tolerant#mat forming#rhizomes#perennial#herbaceous#native perennial#herbaceous perennial#broadleaf#woodland
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Chrysogonum
    Species:
    repens
    Family:
    Asteraceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Root Cutting
    Seed
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    South East U.S.A
    Distribution:
    AL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV
    Wildlife Value:
    Pollenators are attracted to the flowers
    Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
    no serious insect or disease problems
    Dimensions:
    Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Ground Cover
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Native Plant
    Habit/Form:
    Horizontal
    Spreading
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
    Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Shallow Rocky
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Occasionally Dry
    Available Space To Plant:
    12 inches-3 feet
    NC Region:
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Black
    Brown/Copper
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Summer
    Fruit Type:
    Achene
    Fruit Length:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Width:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Description:
    The flattened oval achenes are blackish brown. Seeds are dispersed by ants.oval
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Head
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Shape:
    Star
    Flower Petals:
    4-5 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    1.5-inch yellow star-shaped flowers rise above the leaves by 8-10 inches. The 5 petals are slightly notched with a center tuft of yellow disc flowers.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Soft
    Velvety
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Leaf Shape:
    Ovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Crenate
    Dentate
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    Yes
    Leaf Length:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Description:
    The oval hairy leaves are bright green on long stems up to 3 inches long with toothed margins
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Green
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Surface:
    Hairy (pubescent)
    Stem Description:
    Creeping hairy green stems root at the nodes
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Slope/Bank
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    Native Garden
    Rock Garden
    Shade Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Attracts:
    Pollinators