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Key characteristics

Family: Primulaceae
Height: 2 to 4 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches, spreads vigorously
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Bright golden-yellow
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade (brighter foliage in full sun)
Water: Moderate to high
Maintenance: Low; may need trimming to control growth
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinators

Groundcovers

Lysimachia nummularia ‘Goldilocks’

Goldilocks Moneywort

Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks', commonly known as Moneywort or Creeping Jenny, is a vibrant ground cover plant with bright golden-yellow, coin-shaped leaves that form a dense, trailing mat. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it produces small, cup-shaped yellow flowers that complement the striking foliage. The plant's cascading habit and eye-catching color make it a popular choice for hanging baskets, containers, or as a ground cover in garden beds.

Light

Full sun to partial shade (brighter foliage in full sun)

Water

Moderate to high

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Containers
Pollinator Gardens
Pathways & Walkways
Borders

Companion plants

Ajugas · Aucuba · Bergenias · Carex · Hellebores · Astilbe

Design tip

Use this golden groundcover to brighten the front of shaded borders or spill from containers where its trailing stems soften hard edges. Repeat drifts of colorful foliage beneath contrasting shrubs and layered perennials to create rhythm, depth, and lasting visual appeal.

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