A bright yellow perennial that is used as a ground cover or as an annual in containers.
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.