Re: Comments please
I use Chrysogonum virginianum as a groundcover on the northside of
the house encircling stepping stones. I would classify it as
semi-evergreen in my zone 5 garden in the southern tier of New
York. It has survived without supplementary watering although last
year I watered it frequently in an attempt to get rebloom,. Does
it really rebloom for anyone? When in flower it makes a dramatic
display.
> > 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
> Bill Plummer
Painted Post, New York
Zone 5
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