About
A low-growing evergreen perennial with a creeping habit and broadly ovate green leaves splashed with pale yellow. Golden yellow flowers are produced in tight clusters at the tips of the stems from late spring to mid summer.
About the genus
Lysimachia are herbaceous or evergreen perennials with simple leaves and star-shaped, cupped or bowl-shaped flowers in terminal racemes or panicles, or solitary in leaf axils
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen, Semi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist, well drained soil. Prefers full sun in cooler areas but may benefit from partial shade in hot summers. May be deciduous in cold winters. Often grown as an annual for seasonal containers, hanging baskets or ground cover
PruningTip prune after flowering to maintain shape
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings or by division; stems will root at the nodes as the plant spreads. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free