Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe
Green and gold
DESCRIPTION
Green and goldChrysogonum virginianum var. australe
One of our favorite, slowly spreading, native groundcovers for the woodland garden. Yellow daisy-like flowers cover evergreen foliage in spring. Looks great with columbine and Virginia bluebells. The brightly colored flowers will light up shady areas and attract butterflies and birds. It's found in the more northern range of the species, including North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio.
BENEFITS
Flowers heavily in May and then sporadically the rest of the seasonAttracts birds and butterflies
Brightens up a shady borders, great groundcover
Lovely planted along the edge of a woodland path
May be used in a rain garden, it will naturalize
Easy to grow and maintain
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
Native to woodlands from New York to Louisiana and Florida.
Interesting Facts
Brightly colored butterflies are active during the day and use their colors to attract a mate or to warn predators that they are unpleasant to eat. In contrast, moths are usually dull in color and are active at dusk or during the night.
GROWING TIPS
Mature Size: -6in. Tall x -12in. Wide
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Sun Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
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