Green-and-gold

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

Less than 1 ft. tall
1-2 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Deer, Drought, Occasional Flooding

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

Divide in fall or late winter.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Fruit/seeds for birds

Leaves

Semi-evergreen. Simple, opposite, obovate leaf with dentated margins and hairs present. 1-3 inches in length.

Flowers

Yellow star-shaped flowers bloom throughout spring and summer. Flower 1-3 inches wide.

Fruit

Purple fruit capsule April-July.

USDA Hardiness Zones

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Part Sun/Shade, Full Shade

Soil Moisture

Dry, Medium, Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Woodlands

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

AL , DC , FL , GA , KY , LA , MD , MS , NC , NY , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WV