Creeping Jenny
purchased from a home nursery in Boring/Damascus area in summer 2010. Planted two small plants by the pond. They are blooming today!
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Lysimachia
Species: nummularia
Genus: Lysimachia
Species: nummularia
Perennial
6-12" high by 24" wide
sun to part shade
blooms late spring to early summer
requires constantly moist soil - don't allow it to dry out!
considered "invasive"
propogate by dividing rootballs in spring or autumn
allow seeds to dry on the plant then remove and collect seeds
also called "moneywurt"
hardy to -20 degrees F
native to Europe
Was used for healing wounds. Traditional Chinese medicine uses this plant to treat gout and gall stones.
native to Europe
Was used for healing wounds. Traditional Chinese medicine uses this plant to treat gout and gall stones.
Slugs and snails don't care about it! Hooray!
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| photo taken June 20, 2012 |
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