How much sun does Chrysogonum repens need?

Chrysogonum repens grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Chrysogonum repens bloom?

Chrysogonum repens blooms in March, April, May, and June.

Where is Chrysogonum repens native?

Chrysogonum repens is native to AL, GA, KY, NC and 5 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Chrysogonum repens attract?

Chrysogonum repens draws bees, flies, and small butterflies.

Is Chrysogonum repens HOA-friendly?

Chrysogonum repens is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Chrysogonum repens

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Last reviewed: October 2026

Toxicity unknown

Chrysogonum repens is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

4"–10" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Native to

AL, GA, KY, NC and 5 more states

Pollinators

bees, flies, small butterflies

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Piedmont Southeastern Plains

A spreading woodland groundcover with soft hairy leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers in spring. It forms a tidy, low mat in part shade and tolerates drier soil than many shade groundcovers.

In an HOA neighborhood

Chrysogonum repens is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation bed, shade garden.

Wildlife value

Early flowers give pollen and nectar to small native bees and flies when little else is blooming.

Common questions

How much sun does Chrysogonum repens need?: Chrysogonum repens grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Chrysogonum repens bloom?: Chrysogonum repens blooms in March, April, May, and June.
Where is Chrysogonum repens native?: Chrysogonum repens is native to AL, GA, KY, NC and 5 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Chrysogonum repens attract?: Chrysogonum repens draws bees, flies, and small butterflies.
Is Chrysogonum repens HOA-friendly?: Chrysogonum repens is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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