Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' |
+ Add |
Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort |
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
-
Anatomy
-
Culture
-
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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.