About
A semi-evergreen perennial to 5cm high spreading by rooting stems to form a low mat of tiny, oval leaves topped with small, yellow, star-like flowers in early 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
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in moisture-retentive soil in partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free