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Botanical name: Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' Common names: Golden creeping Jenny, moneywort, golden pennywort USDA zones: 3-9 Water requirement: Medium to regular Sun requirement: Full sun to partial shade Mature size: 2"-4” tall x 2’ spread or more Tolerances: Limited foot traffic, rocky, shallow and wet soils Note: Vigorous grower — can be invasive in some regions. Cut back as needed.
landscape by Linda Daley Add to Ideabook by Linda Daley by Linda Daley Easily identified by its fluorescent green foliage, golden creeping Jenny will grow in sunny spots as well as in the shade. Its small ruffled leaves will turn a bright yellow when planted in full sun. Shade-dwelling specimens will become a lime green. Profuse, bright yellow flowers appear in early summer.
Distinguishing traits. The ultimate groundcover if you are looking to quickly fill space, golden creeping Jenny provides year-round interest with its dense network of spreading foliage.
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