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Moneywort




MONEYWORT
Lysimachia nummularia (liz-se-MACH-ee-ah num-mew-LARR-ee-ah)

Evergreen - Shade/Part Shade


Height 3″ groundcover Spacing 9″–12″
 
HABIT:  Very low-growing, soft round leaves, spreads by runners. Roots easily where stem touches ground.
 
CULTURE:  Grows best in shade or part shade in moist, well-prepared beds. Zones 3 - 9.
 
USES:  Groundcover for small shady places.
 
PROBLEMS:  Starts easily from broken pieces in areas where it may not be wanted.
 
NOTES:  Also called creeping Jennie. Native to Europe.

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