Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe
A creeping, semi-evergreen perennial to 25cm tall, with dark green, toothed, hairy leaves. From early spring to late summer, branched stems bear solitary, star-shaped, yellow flowers. Good ground cover in dappled shade
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
A genus of mat-forming, low-growing, rhizomatous semi-evergreen perennials with toothed, dark green foliage and star-shaped, bright yellow flowers in spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SE USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division or by separating runners in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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