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golden knee

Chrysogonum virginianum

Genus: Chrysogonum
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: golden star

About this plant

A spreading, mat-forming perennial to a height of 25cm, with oblong, heart-shaped slightly hairy green leaves. In mild winters it is evergreen. Flowers appear from early spring to late summer and are five-petalled and yellow

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

SandyLoamClay

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a woodland-type environment - deep moist soil enriched with leaf mould or other soil conditioner. Grow in sun or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, in a cold frame or sheltered place outside, as soon as ripe. Divide runners in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years