Lysimachia nummularia
creeping Jenny
L. nummularia is a mat-forming, hairless perennial with ovate to heart-shaped leaves that are held in pairs along the procumbent stems; they sometimes bear markings of black glands. Yellow flowers, with five pointed lobes, are borne in the leaf axils in summer
Other common names
creeping Charliecreeping Sally
see moredownhill-of-life
herb twopence
money myrtle
money plant
moneywort
twopenny grass
wandering Charlie
wandering Sally
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Lysimachia are herbaceous or evergreen perennials with simple leaves and star-shaped, cupped or bowl-shaped flowers in terminal racemes or panicles, or solitary in leaf axils
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe, SW Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Occurs naturally in damp, grassy places in sun or partial shade. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate by seed or propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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