Chrysogonum virginianum / Green & Gold (Aster Family)

The bright yellow flowers of this evergreen groundcover start blooming as early as February and will sporadically bloom as late as November, although the true show is in mid-spring. Shade tolerant and even adaptable to mostly sun with adequate moisture, this wildflower thrives in most garden conditions. Green & Gold will not be a bully in the garden, but will spread modestly over time by reseeding and spreading clumps. Rabbits will eat the flowers, but there are generally enough to go around once you have an established patch.

Blooms: Yellow, 12+ weeks, Feb…
Leaves: Bright green, small, slightly fuzzy and evergreen
Height: 2-5”
Space: 1’
Soil: Average
Exposure: Part sun to light shade
Fauna: Small flies, ground cover for small animals
Seeds: Few seeds produced in brown, oval seed heads
Deer Resistance: High
Zone: 5-9
Native Status: NC native, common in the Piedmont and Sandhills
Provenance: North Carolina ecotype, asexually produced