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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.