Re: Comments please

> The only other plant on your list which I have is Chrysogonum virginianum,
> goldenstar.  This is a plant native to eastern U.S. deciduous woodlands.
> It prefers light, or "high," shade and tolerates poor, dry soil.  This is
> a good plant for that out-of-the-way spot where nothing else will grow.
> The flowers are nothing to write home about unless you really like little
> yellow flowers.  In my shade garden, where I use it -- along with lamiums
> -- as a groundcover around hostas, the goldenstar is evergreen although
> I'm not sure whether or not that is "normal."

I've had the exact opposite experience with Chrysogonum -- I'm not doubting
you; I just think it's funny.  Here in East Central Illinois it tends
to dry out in the summer, so I've had to give it regular water. 

I do find the flowers to be quite cute -- they make me think of a notched
buttercup or something.  I have photos of 'Allen Busey' at

   http://www.hort.net/gallery/view/ast/chrab

Now, it's entirely possible that 'Allen Busey' isn't a virginianum 
cultivar.  Truth is, I can't seem to find the parentage on this one 
anywhere, and it was only purchased as Chrysogonum 'Allen Busey'. 
Anyone have any information?

Chris

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