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Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’
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Golden Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia Aurea

<i>Lysimachia nummularia</i> ‘Aurea’

Lysimachia

Loosestrife

According to William Cole’s Art of Simpling (1656), Loosestrife prevents oxen from fighting. Some say the name derives from a Greek word meaning “to dissolve strife.” What we could debate is whether form follows function, or vice versa, because this showy group is as hardy as it is attractive.

Some species are tall, others are low, but all are vigorous and easy to grow—so let them loose in cool, moist locations such as woodlands, bogs or waterside meadows. A varied group, each offers a unique foliage form.

Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’ partial shade  shade lover

Native to Europe and Russia, Golden Creeping Jenny has naturalized in North America. Bearing tiny, bright yellow flowers, it creates a striking understory of round, golden foliage and, if planted at the edge of a pond, will reach into the water like rays of sunlight. For stunning contrast, place near plants with purple foliage.

Blooms April–September.

Size: 2" high & spreading; hardy to zone 5.

Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’ (P-0545)
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