Quick answer: Green-and-gold (Chrysogonum virginianum) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is often a bred variety or the wrong species — see the lookalike alert below. It's typically live plant, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Moist |
| Soil | Moist but well-drained to drier soils, acidic pH |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Oct, peak May |
| Height | Up to 20 in tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts pollinators via conspicuous flowers |
Invasive / regulated
none noted (some varieties spread rapidly by seed/stolons/runners — horticultural trait, not classified invasive)
Lookalike alert
Watch out
Cultivar ('Pierre').
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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