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Key feature: Dramatic Foliage Color Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Light Needs: Prefers Full Sunlight, Tolerates Partial Shade, Tolerates Full Shade Height: 2-4 Inches Width: 18-24 Inches Growth Rate: Fast
See more plant details belowAurea Moneywort
Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'
Description
This variety has golden leaves whose color is best maintained in full sun. The species name, nummularia, comes from the Latin word for coin, referring to the small, nearly circular leaves. There are many landscape uses for this perennial including: covering banks or stone walls, naturalizing around streams or pools, growing under taller plants, or even as a trailing plant in hanging baskets or other containers. Do not plant this variety at the edge of the flower border where it will be able to spread into the lawn.
Height:
2-4 Inches
Width:
18-24 Inches
Form:
Spreading
Foliage Color:
Yellow
Growth Rate:
Fast
Moneywort is very easy to grow and is adaptable to most situations. 'Aurea' is best grown in full sun to enhance the bright yellow foliage, but it should not be allowed to dry out. It should be divided every 2-3 years to maintain vigor.
Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs:
Prefers Full Sunlight, Tolerates Partial Shade, Tolerates Full Shade
Description
This variety has golden leaves whose color is best maintained in full sun. The species name, nummularia, comes from the Latin word for coin, referring to the small, nearly circular leaves. There are many landscape uses for this perennial including: covering banks or stone walls, naturalizing around streams or pools, growing under taller plants, or even as a trailing plant in hanging baskets or other containers. Do not plant this variety at the edge of the flower border where it will be able to spread into the lawn.Height: 2-4 Inches Width: 18-24 Inches Form: Spreading Foliage Color: Yellow Growth Rate: Fast
Moneywort is very easy to grow and is adaptable to most situations. 'Aurea' is best grown in full sun to enhance the bright yellow foliage, but it should not be allowed to dry out. It should be divided every 2-3 years to maintain vigor.
Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Light Needs: Prefers Full Sunlight, Tolerates Partial Shade, Tolerates Full Shade
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