Lysimachia nummularia Goldilocks - Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks', also known as Moneywort, resembles a beautiful prostrate fern adorned in gold. With its finely cut leaves and small golden leaflets resembling coins, it is just as vigorous as its larger cousins and blooms all summer, brightening the darkest corners with its intense yellow cup-shaped flowers. It is a perennial plant found in wet forests, where its creeping stems take root in moist, shaded soils, quickly forming a good ground cover. This plant is also fabulous in pots, in summer compositions.

Lysimachia nummularia belongs to the Primulaceae family. It is native to Europe, Turkey, and the Caucasus, and has become widely naturalised in North America. It is a vigorous creeping perennial that rapidly forms a dense, 8cm (3in) thick carpet. It spreads and covers a significant area, at least 1m². It produces prostrate stems that root when in contact with moist soil, covered in small round and opposite leaves measuring 2cm (1in). The leaves are deciduous and of a bright golden yellow. Flowering occurs from June to August, with small 25mm (1in) diameter bright yellow solitary cups borne on short peduncles in the axils of the leaves. This plant spreads through stolons and can become invasive.

Lysimachia nummularia thrives in moist soil, in sunny or semi-shaded locations. It is particularly suitable for pond banks, where it quickly colonises until its leaves float on the water. It is very beautiful in moist rockeries, cascading between the stones.

Among annuals, its sculptural qualities can be maximised in floral compositions to adorn a patio or balcony. Its colour contrasts wonderfully with the blues of lobelias (Lobelia 'Hot Royal Blue'), the purples and violets of petunias, the purple foliage of morning glories ('Illusion Midnight'), or the rosy caramel hue of certain heucheras (Heuchera 'Southern Comfort').

Lysimachia nummularia has recognised medicinal properties.

Note: Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, transplant and store them in a sheltered area (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before placing them outdoors once the risk of frost has definitely passed.