Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'
golden creeping Jenny
Very vigorous evergreen perennial forming a wide mat of creeping stems clothed in small, rounded or ovate, golden-yellow leaves. Solitary, short-stalked, cup-shaped bright yellow flowers 2cm in width
Synonyms
Lysimachia nummularia 'Gold'Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks'
see moreLychnis nummalaria aurea
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Yellow | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Yellow | ||
Autumn | Yellow | |||
Winter | Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Lysimachia are herbaceous or evergreen perennials with simple leaves and star-shaped, cupped or bowl-shaped flowers in terminal racemes or panicles, or solitary in leaf axils
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich soil, best in moisture-retentive soil and full sun or partial shade. Useful as edging plant near bog gardens. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate by stem cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Ground cover
Pruning
Trim back wandering stems
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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