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
