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northern green-and-gold

Chrysogonum virginianum

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Common names

9 names · 7 languages
EnglishYour language
Other languages (6)
Dutch
  • Gouden ster
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Finnish
  • kultatähti[4]
Japanese
  • キンセイギク[4]
Slovak
  • zlatúšik virgínsky[4]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Chrysogonum virginianum — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Green and Gold — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Chrysogonum virginianum.
  • Green-and-Gold — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Chrysogonum virginianum.
[2] Chrysogonum virginianum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Green and gold — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 129314; Chrysogonum virginianum.
  • Green-and-gold — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 129314; Chrysogonum virginianum.
  • northern green-and-gold — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 129314; Chrysogonum virginianum.
[3] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Chrysogonum virginianum ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Green and gold — VernacularName.tsv, line 140061; taxon 5Z2C4.
[4] Chrysogonum virginianum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Green and gold — results[27].names[3]; taxon id 129314; Chrysogonum virginianum.
  • Green-and-gold — results[27].names[2]; taxon id 129314; Chrysogonum virginianum.
  • northern green-and-gold — results[27].names[1]; taxon id 129314; Chrysogonum virginianum.
  • キンセイギク — results[27].names[4]; taxon id 129314; Chrysogonum virginianum.
  • 金星菊 — results[27].names[5]; taxon id 129314; Chrysogonum virginianum.
  • 金星菊 — results[27].names[6]; taxon id 129314; Chrysogonum virginianum.
  • kultatähti — results[27].names[7]; taxon id 129314; Chrysogonum virginianum.
  • zlatúšik virgínsky — results[27].names[8]; taxon id 129314; Chrysogonum virginianum.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Chrysogonum virginianum is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Asteraceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.03–0.05 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
0.3–0.61 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Horizontal; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Semi-evergreen

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist; Occasionally Dry

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
High Organic Matter

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

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Flowering season
Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

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Native range
S. Pennsylvania to North Carolina.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Unknown
Pollen value Low
Plant profile

About this plant

Green and gold (Chrysogonum virginianum) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from June to September.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Chrysogonum virginianum — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1863082; ID 5Z2C4; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1863082; ID 5Z2C4; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Chrysogonum virginianum — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Chrysogonum virginianum — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 887367; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1692255, 1692256, 1692257, 1692258, 1692259, 1692260

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.