About
Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe is a low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial that reaches a height of up to 25 cm. It features dark green leaves that are toothed and hairy. From early spring through late summer, the plant produces branched stems that support solitary, star-shaped flowers in a yellow hue. This species is effective as ground cover, particularly in dappled shade conditions.
About the genus
This genus consists of low-growing, mat-forming perennials that have rhizomatous growth habits. They feature dark green, toothed leaves and produce star-shaped, bright yellow blooms during the spring season.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Native to
- SE USA
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division or by separating runners in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free