Perennial flower
Green and Gold plant profile
Chrysogonum virginianum
A perennial flower for shade.
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When to plant
When to plant Green and Gold
Green and gold is a low shade ground cover that blooms early and long (NC State: March to June, most profuse in spring) with yellow star-shaped flowers. Plant or divide in spring or fall in moist, well-drained, shaded soil.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Green and Gold in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Shade
- Soil pH
- 5 to 6
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 5a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Chrysogonum virginianum (Green and Gold)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.