Chrysogonum virginianum
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- kry-SOG-uh-num ver-jin-ee-AY-num
- Description
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Green-and-gold is a rhizomatous, low-growing, semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial that typically forms an easily-controlled foliage mat up to 2 inches tall while spreading up to 18 inches wide or more. It is native to woodland areas from Pennsylvania to South Carolina. It is a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae). The species epithet is Latin for "Virginian."
Green-and-gold is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. This plant prefers moist, acidic, humus-rich soils in sun-dappled shade. It will tolerate full sun only if grown in consistently moist soils.
Spent flower stems should be removed for the best appearance. This plant can be grown from seed and may self-seed in the garden. Growth rate is moderate to rapid.
Green-and-gold makes a good evergreen groundcover. Use in the garden as a shady ground cover, in woodland gardens, native plant gardens. pollinator gardens or naturalized areas. It can be used as edging for woodland paths or in shaded areas of border fronts or rock gardens.
Fire Risk: This plant has a low flammability rating.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: There is some susceptibility to mildew, but it is rarely a serious problem.
- See this plant in the following landscapes:
- Native Woodland Garden, Durham Native Plant Demonstration Garden All Saints' Episcopal Church
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Superstar'
Vigorous; full, rounded daisy flowers.
- 'Superstar'
- 'Superstar'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Superstar'
Vigorous; full, rounded daisy flowers.
- 'Superstar'
- 'Superstar'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Chrysogonum
- Species:
- virginianum
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Eastern U.S.A.
- Distribution:
- The coastal Mid-Atlantic, from PA south to SC.
- Fire Risk Rating:
- low flammability
- Wildlife Value:
- Its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. The seeds are eaten by songbirds.
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- fire in the landscapes; moderately resistant to deer damage
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 1 in. - 0 ft. 2 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ground Cover
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Native Plant
- Wildflower
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Semi-evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Horizontal
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Purple/Lavender
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Spring
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
- Fruit Description:
- Displays from April to July.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Daisy-like, bright yellow flowers on stems originating in the leaf axils. In hot summer climates, bloom is profuse in spring but usually becomes sparse or stops in the heat of the summer, with a light rebloom occurring in fall. Flowering stems rise above the foliage mat to a height of 8 to 10 inches tall. Each flower has five, rounded, slightly notched, yellow petals and a center tuft of yellow disk flowers. Blooms from March to June.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Semi-evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Oblong
- Obovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Dentate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- The leaves are medium green, simple, bluntly-toothed, long-stalked, with sparse hairs.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Walkways
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Children's Garden
- Native Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rock Garden
- Shade Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Fire
- Heavy Shade
