Bright yellow star flowers appear for months above mat-forming foliage. The best spring ground cover for the Southeast.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Mar to Jun
- USDA Zones
- 5-8
- Sun
- Part Shade or Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 6-10"
- Bloom Colors
- Yellow
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly〰 Ground Cover✦ Low Maintenance△ Deer Resistant
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About This Name
Chrysogonum virginianum is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Green-and-Gold unambiguously. The genus Chrysogonum places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Green-and-Gold, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Chrysogonum virginianum will give you the most precise results.