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Moneywort or Creeping Jenny
Lysimachia nummularia

Primulaceae

Roundish mat of leaves flat to the ground; evergreen creeper with 2 ft. runners that root at the joints; flowers are small and not ornamental.

Plant Form or Habit: spreading cascading

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: groundcover

Propagation: division stem cuttings

Light Requirement: low

Flower Color: yellow

Blooming Period: spring

Height: 3"

Width: 18"

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: high

Additional Comments: Can't take foot traffic; requires a moist soil.

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