A thin layer of mulch helps the soil hold moisture and reduces the number of weeds. Water the plants to keep the soil evenly moist but not wet or soggy. When using a cultivar of this golden star ground cover, space the plants 18 inches (45.5 cm.) apart. It also self-seeds, and the seedlings germinate in spring. austral, which is sold under the cultivar name ‘Eco-Lacquered Spider.’ This cultivar spreads quickly by taking root everywhere the stolons come in contact with soil. One of the best varieties for this purpose is C. Golden star plants make an excellent ground cover. Space the plants 8 to 18 inches (20.5 to 45.5 cm.) apart and allow them to spread and fill in the area. The plants tolerate almost any type of soil but do best when the soil is amended with plenty of organic matter.
When grown in less light, the foliage loosens up and flowers are smaller and fewer in number. Golden star plants need at least half a day of sunlight. The plants develop tight, green foliage topped with bright gold flowers, giving rise to the common name green-and-gold.
The plants require very little care, and growing golden stars on steep banks solve mowing and maintenance problems. They are ideal for an area that needs a continuous, uniform ground cover, but also look good in borders and as a low edging plant. Native to the eastern United States, golden star plants ( Chrysogonum virginianum) produce an abundance of bright, yellow-gold flowers from spring until autumn.
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