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Lysimachia nummularia
(Moneywort,
Creeping Jenny) |
Family: Primulaceae (Primrose)
Origin: Europe
Light: Sun / part shade
Height: 4-6"
Spread: indefinately
Blooms: Five-lobed, yellow flowers, late Spring
Foliage: Penny-size, round, yellowish-green
Soil: Well-drained, keep moist
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings, rootball divisions
Uses: Border, bedding, under trees, hanging baskets
Caution: Plant is invasive
Comments: Lysimachia nummularia or Moneywort or Creeping Jenny is an
old European garden plant that is care-free and spreads very quickly.
This evergreen trailing perennial groundcover also looks lovely
cascading down from a hanging baskets. Plant them under trees and they will quickly
fill in the area around the base with nice yellowish-green foliage.
Creeping Jenny is low-maintenance and very easy to grow. "Aurea'
is the most common cultivar.
Interesting note: The word 'nummularia' is Latin for 'resemblance
of a coin', which fits the description of the foliage nicely. Lysimachia
nummularia was initially grown as a herbal remedy in Europe for its
medicinal value for the treatment of whooping cough.
USDA
Hardiness Zones : 5-9 |
