Groundcover
Green and Gold
Chrysogonum virginianum
Varieties We Carry
StandardChrysogonum virginianum
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Apr 14.
LightPart Sun, Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size0.25-0.5 feet × 1-2 feet
About Green and Gold
Green and Gold (Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe) is a low, spreading native groundcover from the eastern US — including Florida — bearing cheerful yellow star-shaped flowers from spring through fall. It forms a mat of dark green, semi-evergreen foliage ideal for shaded woodland gardens and naturalized areas in NE Florida. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Grow Green and Gold in partial to full shade; it tolerates morning sun but needs protection from NE Florida's intense afternoon sun, which can scorch foliage and stop flowering. Deep shade under tree canopies is preferred.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; this plant is not drought-tolerant and will fail in dry conditions. In NE Florida's sandy soils, amend with compost and mulch heavily to retain moisture through hot summers.
Soil & Fertilizer
Prefers moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5) loamy soil. Amend sandy NE Florida soil with compost before planting. Apply a light balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring; avoid heavy feeding which promotes foliage over flowers.
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Common questions
Is Green and Gold a good plant for St. Augustine?
Green and Gold is a groundcover for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 0.25-0.5 feet × 1-2 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.