Family: Primulaceae

Scientific Name: Lysimachia nummularia aurea Goldilocks

Common Name: Goldilocks Creeping Jenny

DescriptionA 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 TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone3-8
Sunlightat least 1/2 day of sun to bring out the bright yellow color
Moistureaverage to moist, doesn't tolerate draught
Soil & Siteaverage
Growing Mediaaverage patio
Flowersmay produce small, yellow cup shaped flowers. It has rarely if ever bloom for me when grown in patio pots in my garden.
Leavessmall, rounded ,bright yellow
DimensionsA 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.
MaintenanceAs a ground cover the spread may need to be controled. In containers the same is true.
Propagationeasily roots from cuttings, stems are very soft and easily break
Native SiteNative to northern Europe but know naturalized in the United States.
Misc FactsNummularia is derived from the latin word nummus meaning coin. Referring to the almost circular leaves.
Author's NotesI 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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