Green-and-Gold
Perennial

Green-and-Gold

Chrysogonum virginianum

Bright yellow star flowers appear for months above mat-forming foliage. The best spring ground cover for the Southeast.

Bloom Season
Mar - Jun
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Sun Requirements
◑ Part Shade2-4 hours
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
6-10" tall
USDA Zones 5-8
Bloom Colors
Yellow
Traits
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly〰 Ground Cover✦ Low Maintenance△ Deer Resistant
Soil
LoamClay
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ColorYellow flowers
TypeAll perennials
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