Ground layer · Shade gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Part shade; tolerates full shade
- Soil: Average to moist (adaptable)
Plant details
- Size: ~6–12 in tall × 12–18 in wide
- Blooms: Spring through fall, heaviest in spring
- Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Bright yellow flowers appear in spring and continue returning through fall, making it one of the longest-blooming native ground covers for shade
- Forms a dense mat, acting like a living mulch that suppresses weeds and protects soil
Why wildlife loves it
- Early and extended nectar source for pollinators
- Seeds provide food for small birds
- Dense foliage provides shelter and cover for insects and small wildlife
Fun to see
- Golden flowers seem to glow in the sunlight just above the carpet of green leaves
What to expect at pickup
Plants are sold as young, well-rooted plugs. Some may be just emerging or still waking up from dormancy at pickup—they’ll grow and fill in as the season unfolds.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
