Consulta Plantas

Care of the plant Lysimachia nummularia or Creeping jenny

The genus Lysimachia, family Primulaceae, comprises 150 species of annuals, perennials, and subshrubs native to North America and Eurasia. Some species are: Lysimachia nummularia, Lysimachia congestiflora, Lysimachia punctata, Lysimachia clethroides, Lysimachia vulgaris, Lysimachia ciliata, Lysimachia atropurpura, Lysimachia henryi.

Common names: Moneywort, Creeping jenny, Herb twopence, Twopenny grass. This species is native to Europe.

They are prostrate or hanging plants that reach 10 cm (3.93") in height; creeping stems can reach 1 meter in length. They have decorative rounded leaves 2.5 cm (0.98") in diameter of light green or gold color (variety "Aurea"). The attractive, abundant flowers are bright yellow. They bloom from mid-spring to mid-summer.

Creeping jenny is used in hanging pots for terraces, balconies and patios and to cover walls.

Lysimachia nummularia can grow in full sun, shade, or semi-shade exposures. It resists frost.

Moneywort prefers a moist soil with abundant organic matter and slightly clayey so that it retains moisture.

Water frequently so that the substrate is always damp but never flooded; Herb twopence does not withstand drought.

Fertilize in fall with compost or manure.

Prune in early spring to control its growth because it tends to become invasive.

Lysimachia nummularia is a plant quite resistant to pests and diseases.

Creeping jenny propagates by division of stems (which have roots) in early fall or late winter.

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