| Description | A bright yellow perennial that is used as a ground cover or as an annual in containers. |
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| Pronunciation | (ly-si-MOK-ee-a)(num-yew-LE-ri-ah) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Sunlight | at least 1/2 day of sun to bring out the bright yellow color |
| Moisture | average to moist, doesn't tolerate draught |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Growing Media | average patio |
| Flowers | may produce small, yellow cup shaped flowers. It has rarely if ever bloom for me when grown in patio pots in my garden. |
| Leaves | small, rounded ,bright yellow |
| Dimensions | A low creeping plant reaching 2-4 inches tall and a spread of 24 inches. It roots at the nodes and can aggressively cover an area. The trailing habit is useful in hanging baskets, containers and window boxes. |
| Maintenance | As a ground cover the spread may need to be controled. In containers the same is true. |
| Propagation | easily roots from cuttings, stems are very soft and easily break |
| Native Site | Native to northern Europe but know naturalized in the United States. |
| Misc Facts | Nummularia is derived from the latin word nummus meaning coin. Referring to the almost circular leaves. |
| Author's Notes | I have used this plant many times in containers as a cascading plant. Can be aggressive and may need some pruning to keep it in shape. |
| Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills) |
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