Moneywort - Goldilocks

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Moneywort - Goldilocks

The Moneywort 'Goldilocks', Lysimachia nummularia, also known as Creeping Jenny, displays trailing discs of greenish gold that turn-bright yellow in sun. An attention-getting groundcover that's also a superb addition to patio pots and hanging baskets. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. This Moneywort is versatile, tough, and extra cold-resistant. ... more

 

Lamium - Orchid Frost Plant in a well-drained soil and do not allow it to dry out. The short spiked clear, pale pink flowers make it a wonderful ground cover. 'Orchid Frost' will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. 'Orchid Frost' looks great among Hostas, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers. With a plant height of 6" and a spread of 18-24", Lamium 'Orchid Frost' blooms from May to July. Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. The Lamium 'Orchid Frost', Lamium maculatum, has beautiful oval, silvery edges and bluish green foliage.

Moneywort - Goldilocks