Lysimachia Species, Creeping Jenny, Dense-Flowered Loosestrife, Golden Globe Loosestrife

Lysimachiacongestiflora

Genus
Lysimachia (ly-si-MAK-ee-uh)
Species
congestiflora (kon-jes-tih-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Lysimachia congestiflora var. atronervata
Lysimachia procumbens
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Bradenton, Florida

Delray Beach, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Mayo, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida(2 reports)

Tampa, Florida

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Ainaloa, Hawaii

Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii

Leilani Estates, Hawaii

Nanawale Estates, Hawaii

Pahoa, Hawaii

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Lafayette, Louisiana

Mandeville, Louisiana

Prairieville, Louisiana

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Greenville, South Carolina

Salem, South Carolina

Beaumont, Texas

Coppell, Texas

Denton, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Liberty, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

New Caney, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Seabrook, Texas

Spring, Texas

Alexandria, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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C
| July 2016 | neutral

Just want to know how to dead head the blooms so the plant continues to thrive.

D
| May 2010 | positive

great plant, beautiful and compact. Have a mature plant in my sink but have started to take bits from it to plant all over the garden. wi...Read More

L
Lancaster, OH (Zone 6a) | September 2008 | positive

I love thsi plant! I gow it in Hanging baskets and its so easy to root and make more. The blooms just keep flowering and as stated above...Read More

C
The Woodlands, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2007 | positive

A groundcover, this Lysimachia is not invasive like its relatives. It does spread, but in a mannerly way, and is easy to keep in bounds. ...Read More

A
Margate, FL (Zone 10a) | January 2005 | positive

Very easy to grow. I have it placed underneath a few Queen Palms. It readily takes to partial shade. I have noticed no pest problems.

S
Mayo, FL | June 2003 | positive

I bought this plant only because of it's beautiful yellow blooms last year. It came back strong this summer spreading about 2 feet from i...Read More

L
Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | February 2003 | neutral

Seed will not come true. Makes a good hanging basket specimen.

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