Lysimachia nummularia
creeping jenny
With its glossy green leaves and vibrant yellow cup-shaped flowers, this evergreen perennial is a practical choice for pond edges, containers, and raised pond walls. Its low, spreading growth makes it excellent for covering surfaces, and it thrives in damp soil or water up to 15cm (6”) deep. Beyond its aesthetics, Lysimachia nummularia provides habitat and shelter for aquatic animals, making it a wildlife-friendly addition to your garden or wildlife habitat.
How to care for Lysimachia nummularia:
Plant out in reliably moist or boggy soil, or pot up into a pond basket and place at the margins of a pond at a depth of 0-15cm (0-6").
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.1m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil / Reliably damp or boggy
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant
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