Golden Star

Chrysogonum Virginianum

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Overview

Chrysogonum virginianum, commonly known as Golden Star, is a low-growing perennial ideal for ground cover. It flourishes in USDA zones 5-9, preferring partial to full shade. Golden Star exhibits vibrant yellow, star-shaped flowers atop 6-inch stems and rich green, heart-shaped foliage. It spreads moderately via rhizomes, forming a lush carpet. This plant prefers moist, well-drained soil, adding a splash of color to woodland gardens or shaded borders.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 5–9

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — It flourishes in USDA zones 5-9, preferring partial to full shade

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–4 Inches

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — ground cover / perennial with yellow blooms

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — ground cover / perennial for half or shade

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — When designing the landscape

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — yellow flowers in the garden

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — Golden Star exhibits vibrant yellow; that rest just above the foliage

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — It flourishes in USDA zones 5-9, preferring partial to full shade; with a spread of 18 to 24 inches

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — star-shaped flowers atop 6-inch stems and rich green; yellow flowers in the garden

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — It spreads moderately via rhizomes, forming a lush carpet, image 32

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — This plant prefers moist, well-drained soil, adding a splash of color to woodland gardens or shaded borders; golden

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — is an enchanting herbaceous perennial that serves as a versatile and low-maintenance ground cover; chrysogonum

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — apt for adding a splash of color to your landscape design; ground cover / perennial with yellow blooms

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — Golden Stars create a dense mat of foliage; ground cover / perennial for half or shade

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — with a spread of 18 to 24 inches; they are remarkably tolerant of different soil types, though they flourish in loamy

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — effectively tolerating a variety of climates.<br><br>Typically reaching a modest height of 6 to 12 inches; the plant's

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — This native to the Eastern United States thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9; this plant prefers moist

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — specifically from early spring to fall; the Golden Star becomes an ideal choice for borders

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — Throughout the growing season, image 41

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — The plant's leaves are heart-shaped, boasting a lush, deep green hue that elegantly offsets its flowers; is an

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — it produces an abundance of bright yellow; chrysogonum virginianum, commonly known as Golden Star, is a low-growing

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — each about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter; apt for adding a splash of color to your landscape design

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — that rest just above the foliage; specifically from early spring to fall

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — They are remarkably tolerant of different soil types, though they flourish in loamy, rich substrates; it flourishes in

Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — Chrysogonum virginianum requires well-drained soil with consistent moisture to thrive; or as a colorful companion to

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