Species Northern Golden Carpet
Beige-red flowers, lime-green leaves and stem.

Northern Golden Carpet

Chrysosplenium tetrandrum

Also Known As - Northern Golden Saxifrage
The Northern Golden Carpet is a low-growing perennial plant that is native to North America and parts of Europe. Growing no higher than 7 centimeters, its delicately veined foliage is often golden-green color and gives off a brilliant sheen when exposed to sunlight. This species loves moist, shady areas, and is frequently found in bogs, on the edges of streams, and in moist woodlands. Its tiny yellow flowers appear in early Summers, adding cheeriness and contrast to the already attractive foliage. This plant is great in mass plantings, or rock gardens and can easily be propagated through division. Northern Golden Carpet is definitely a welcome addition to any garden.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

part shade,full shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Easy

watering

Water Northern Golden Carpet plants regularly during the growing season, usually once or twice a week, so that the soil never fully dries out. Check the soil's moisture level by inserting your finger an inch or so into the soil. If the soil feels dry, water the plant until water runs out of the drainage holes on the bottom of the pot. During the winter, when the plant is dormant, reduce the amount of water you give it, watering only when the soil has become partially dry.

sunlight

Northern Golden Carpet (Chrysosplenium tetrandrum) is a low-growing creeping plant that prefers moist, shady areas. It performs best when provided with partial sun but can tolerate full shade. In partial sun conditions, it should receive 6 to 8 hours of indirect sunlight per day. The best time of the day for it to receive that sunlight is mid morning to late afternoon, when the sunlight is indirect and not too intense. In full shade, Northern Golden Carpet will not need as much sunlight, if any at all, so no direct sunlight during these hours is necessary.

pruning

Northern Golden Carpet (Chrysosplenium tetrandrum) is a shrubby species of plant that should be pruned when the foliage begins to look tired and overgrown--typically in late summer or early autumn. Pruning should generally be light, as this plant is not a strong re-grower. Trim off withered or dead stems and lightly shape the remaining foliage for a pleasing appearance. Deadheading can be useful for tidying the plant, as can judicious pruning of errant shoots to maintain an attractive shape.