Lysimachia nummularia (commonly called Creeping Jenny or Moneywort, especially the popular golden variety ‘Aurea’ or ‘Goldilocks’) is a vigorous, trailing perennial prized for its cascading foliage. It adds a bright chartreuse-to-golden pop as a “spiller” in containers.
It pairs beautifully with the plants you’ve asked about: trailing under Lobelia and Alyssum, contrasting with Sweet Potato Vine,...
This instructional text establishes a framework for successful plant management based on specific environmental and horticultural parameters. The emphasis on moisture and drainage, combined with the explicit warning about afternoon shade in a specific climate, demonstrates an attempt to mitigate variables that lead to common plant failure (leaf scorch). The tension between describing the plant as "vigorous/spreading" and simultaneously recommending container use suggests a pragmatic acknowledgme...