Overview
Chrysogonum virginianum 'Quinn's Gold' is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysogonum, part of the Asteraceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Chrysogonum virginianum 'Quinn's Gold' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include banks and slopes, flower borders and beds, ground cover and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Chrysogonum virginianum 'Quinn's Gold' is a mat-forming perennial cultivar within the Chrysogonum genus, known for its low-growing habit and rhizomatous growth. It features semi-evergreen foliage and produces star-shaped, bright yellow flowers in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring well-drained loam, sand, or chalk soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for use as ground cover, on banks and slopes, in flower borders, or under roses and shrubs.
About the genus
Chrysogonum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. As of May 2024, two circumscriptions of the genus were in use. In the broader circumscription, the genus has a discontinuous distribution, with species native to eastern North America and Madagascar.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chrysogonum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Chrysogonum virginianum 'Quinn's Gold' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chrysogonum virginianum 'Quinn's Gold'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Separating runners
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Chrysogonum virginianum 'Quinn's Gold'?
Chrysogonum virginianum 'Quinn's Gold' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysogonum virginianum 'Quinn's Gold' need?
Chrysogonum virginianum 'Quinn's Gold' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Chrysogonum virginianum 'Quinn's Gold' hardy in the UK?
Chrysogonum virginianum 'Quinn's Gold' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Chrysogonum virginianum 'Quinn's Gold'?
Seed, Division, Separating runners.