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Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks'

Family Primulaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 5 - 10 cm (2 - 4 in)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks' (creeping jenny) bears showy and bright yellow blooms during late spring to early summer. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses Border, container, edging, ground cover, hanging basket and pond.
Special Characteristics Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks' tolerates wet sites.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks' (creeping jenny) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks' (creeping jenny) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.