{"product_id":"chrysogonum-virginianum-pierre-green-and-gold","title":"Chrysogonum virginianum 'Pierre' - Green and Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelightful \u003cstrong\u003esemi-evergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial groundcover \u003cstrong\u003enative to WNC\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cheerful little yellow flowers in spring - but may also bloom throughout the growing season - atop the semi-matte green foliage with fuzzy undersides. 'Pierre' is a selection of these charming plants with an extended bloom time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other members of the Aster family, Green and Gold plants are sturdy, resilient plants and very easy to grow in moist, well-draining soil. Tuck these plants under trees and shrubs, spilling over rock walls and containers, \u003cstrong\u003emassed\u003c\/strong\u003e as a groundcover or border edge in a shady area, and any place you need something truly low maintenance as these plants thrive on neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003ebutterfly gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003echildren's gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eforest gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003enative gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epollinator gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eshade gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐝\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e: our native bees would prefer that you plant Green and Gold as a \"living mulch\" instead of actual mulch, which they view as a food desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappiest in partial sun in moist, well-draining soil but they can tolerate full sun with ample watering. Will grow in full, deep shade but won't flower much. They can tolerate dry shade once established. Semi-evergreen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-6\"T x 18-24\"W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZone 5, cold hardy down to -20F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💚\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Nerd\u003c\/strong\u003e: Scientists debate whether or not these plants are actually 3 different species or not, and also whether or not they might be related to a handful of rare, obscure plants located in Madagascar - so rare we can't even find pictures of them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is rumored that 'Pierre' is originally from mineralogist-turned-fern-fanatic and all around plantsman the late Dr. Edgar T. Wherry, who gave it to the late John Gallagher, who gave it to Pierre Bennerup of the now closed but once legendary (in some circles) Sunny Border Nursery in Connecticut. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reems Creek Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48899770712315,"sku":"3870","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/4868\/4539\/files\/iStock-967971928ChrysogonumvirgPierre1sm.jpg?v=1779894496","url":"https:\/\/reems-creek-nursery.myshopify.com\/products\/chrysogonum-virginianum-pierre-green-and-gold","provider":"Reems Creek Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}