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Chrysogonum virginianum goldenstar, golden knee
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,1-0,2m
usual width
0,3-1m
leaves
semi-deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-September
location
full sun to shade
USDA zone (lowest)
5b (down to -27°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Goldenstar is a ground-covering perennial from woodlands of Eastern parts of USA. It produces rich yellow, star-shaped flowers from early June until late summer. Leaves are deep green, heart-shaped or oblong, serrated at margins, and evergreen in mild winters. It spreads slowly by rhizomes but is not invasive.
Growing conditions and care
Goldenstar loves and needs humus-rich, preferably acid soil that will not dry out. Naturally it grows in filtered sunlight or deep shade in woodlands, but it can still be cultivated in full sun if sufficient moisture is provided. Hardy to about -27°C (USDA zone 5b).
Last update 29-08-2014
