Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' |
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Golden Creeping Jenny |
Description
The Moneywort is a trailing groundcover in moist, sunny areas. Its yellow fragrant flowers have 5 rounded petals nestled in the round leaf pairs in May and June. It exhibits a charming habit that quickly forms dense mats in moist soils. This European native is naturalized in damp areas and gardens from Newfoundland to Kansas. -Holland Wildflower Farm
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Gold, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, High
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Meadow, Water Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.