Lysimachia congestiflora 'Midnight Sun'

Also Known As

Lysimachia congestiflora
Chocolate Moneywort
Creeping Jenny
Dense-flowered Loosestrife

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 2"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Lysimachia congestiflora 'Midnight Sun' plant details

Lysimachia congestiflora 'Midnight Sun' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with burgundy and chocolate foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lysimachia congestiflora 'Midnight Sun'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen burgundy and chocolate
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lysimachia congestiflora 'Midnight Sun'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chocolate Moneywort or Dense-Flowered Loosestrife is a semi evergreen groundcover. The purplish chocolate foliage is covered with golden bell like flowers in spring. Great on slopes or container gardening. Grows 2" tall and spreads, like sun to pt shade and is hardy in zones 6-9.