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Chrysogonum virginianum


Green and Gold




Origin:  Eastern United States.
            Mike's Opinion

this is Mike

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One of my favourite but underused ground-covers for full sun and good garden soils; a superb garden performer.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Chrysogonum
Species
virginianum
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4a - Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7 - H3
Temperature (°C)
(-26) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)
(-15) - 30
Height
0.2m - 0.3m
Spread
0.2m - 0.5m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
General Description
A pretty plant with clusters of yellow, daisy-like flower heads on very hairy stems. Provides a stunning controllable ground cover.
Cultivation
Moist well-drained soils, partial to full shade.
Growth
Fast
Fruit Description
Star-shaped yellow flowers
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