{"product_id":"chrysogonum-repens","title":"Chrysogonum repens (Carolina Green and Gold)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChrysogonum repens\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as Carolina green-and-gold, is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial wildflower native to the southeastern United States. Belonging to the daisy family (\u003cem\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/em\u003e), it is a highly popular native groundcover valued for its vibrant yellow flowers and ability to thrive in shaded environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, this plant was classified as \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eChrysogonum virginianum\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003ebrevistolon\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. However, taxonomists elevated it to full species status as \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eChrysogonum repens\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e based on its unique mat-forming growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by surficial runners (stolons) to form dense, weed-suppressing mats. Its stolons feature short-to-intermediate internodes roughly 1 to 2 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant produces bright green, hairy leaves with scalloped margins sitting on long stems. In warmer zones, the foliage remains semi-evergreen to evergreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early spring, it produces star-shaped flowers with 5 bright yellow ray petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species prefers partial shade to heavy shade and thrives in moist, well-drained acidic soil enriched with organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily propagated by dividing its rhizomatic roots or diggin up rooted stolon runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValuable nectar source in the early spring for native bees, syrphid flies, and small butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4-inch","offer_id":49243971256575,"sku":"CHRREP-4IN","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":49243971289343,"sku":"CHRREP-TG","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/1432\/4479\/files\/Chrysogonumrepens.jpg?v=1789835253","url":"https:\/\/wildrootsnativenursery.com\/products\/chrysogonum-repens","provider":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}