Photo of Lysimachia japonica var. minutissima flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Lysimachia japonica var. minutissima

Also Known As

  • Lysimachia japonica 'Minutissima'
  • Lysimachia minutissima
  • Dwarf Creeping Jenny
  • Miniature Moneywort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-2"
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Lysimachia japonica var. minutissima plant details

Lysimachia japonica var. minutissima is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lysimachia japonica var. minutissima

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 0 IN - 2 FT - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: creeping, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lysimachia japonica var. minutissima

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: rabbit
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The tiniest of dark green leaves with tiny bright yellow flowers in early summer. Seems to light light shade.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

A long name for a tiny plant. Little green leaves adorn this creeper for troughs or rock gardens. Occasionally you'll see tiny yellow flowers.

Gardening facts about Lysimachia japonica var. minutissima plant

How to Grow Lysimachia japonica var. minutissima

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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