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Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort

Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea'

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Overview

Golden Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') is a vibrant groundcover with coin-like, golden-yellow leaves. Thriving in zones 3 to 9, it spreads eagerly up to 24 inches, preferring moist, well-draining soil. When given partial to full sunlight, it produces bright, small yellow flowers in late spring to summer. Ideal for adding a splash of color to borders or cascading over walls, it stands about 2 to 4 inches tall.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 2–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort (Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea') — Ideal for adding a splash of color to borders or cascading over walls, it stands about 2 to
Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort (Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea') — Golden Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') is a vibrant groundcover with coin-likeGolden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort (Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea') — When given partial to full sunlight, it produces bright, small yellow flowers in late springGolden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort (Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea') — Thriving in zones 3 to 9, it spreads eagerly up to 24 inches, preferring moist

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
2–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Primulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort (Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea') — Ideal for adding a splash of color to borders or cascading over walls, it stands about 2 to
Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort (Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea') — Golden Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') is a vibrant groundcover with coin-like
Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort (Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea') — When given partial to full sunlight, it produces bright, small yellow flowers in late spring
Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort (Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea') — Thriving in zones 3 to 9, it spreads eagerly up to 24 inches, preferring moist
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