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Lysimachia nummularia Aurea - Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia Aurea
Creeping Jenny, Creeping Charlie, Creeping Sally, Downhill-of-life, Herb Twopence, Money myrtle, Moneywort

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Evergreen perennial forming a golden carpet of bright yellow flowers.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
5 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Flowering time May to July
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Description

Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' is a creeping perennial plant with magnificent golden foliage. Its small 2cm (1in) leaves are evergreen and provide a striking contrast.

It is an excellent ground cover in humus-bearing soil that remains moist.

It boasts a bright yellow flowering in summer.

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Lysimachia: planting, care and propagation
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by Edwige 10 min.
Lysimachia: planting, care and propagation
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Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time May to July
Flower size 1 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour golden

Plant habit

Height at maturity 5 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Lysimachia

Species

nummularia

Cultivar

Aurea

Family

Primulaceae- Myrsinaceae

Other common names

Creeping Jenny, Creeping Charlie, Creeping Sally, Downhill-of-life, Herb Twopence, Money myrtle, Moneywort

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference73691

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Planting and care

Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist soil. Mix your soil with manure, as it needs nutrient-rich substrate. Apply a ground cover fertiliser every year in spring.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth, Pond edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 9 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, light and humus-bearing

Care

Pruning instructions Cut back the dry stems in late winter.
Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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