Chrysogonum virginianum 'Allen Bush'
Golden star or green and gold
DESCRIPTION
Golden star or green and goldChrysogonum virginianum 'Allen Bush'
Chrysogonum ‘Allen Bush has a more compact habit and more flowers than the species. Light green, triangular leaves are the perfect backdrop for the star-shaped, golden flowers. It blooms abundantly in the spring and fall and sporadically through the heat of summer. This is a great groundcover for woodland gardens, edging along paths and shady perennial borders.
North Creek Unique™ - This unique assortment has been discovered or introduced to the trade and shared with the world by North Creek Nursery.
BENEFITS
- More compact plant than the species and also produces more flowers
- Flower heavily in spring and sporadically the rest of the season
- Tolerates deer and heavy shade
- Well-behaved groundcover for shady sites
- Wrens, Juncos and Robins use groundcover areas to find food, safety, and nesting materials
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
Native in woodlands from Pennsylvania and Ohio down to Georgia.
Map Credit: The Biota of North America
Map Key: Green (native), Teal (native, adventive), Blue (present), Yellow (present & rare), Red (extinct)
Interesting Facts
Consider replacing some of your high-maintenance turf with groundcovers. You will use less water and spend less time mowing. It’s also great for wildlife. Insects that live there attracting a wide array of ground-feeding birds.
GROWING TIPS
Prefers moist, acidic, organically rich soils in sun-dappled part shade. spreads by rhizomes but not aggressively. Tolerant of of sunny sites as long as the soil is kept moist and well-drained.