Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks' (or 'Goldi') is a popular, fast-growing, low-maintenance creeping perennial featuring vibrant golden-yellow, rounded foliage and trailing stems. Ideal for hanging baskets, container combinations, and groundcover in zones 3–10, it thrives in full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil, often producing small yellow flowers in summer.
Key Characteristics and Care:
Appearance: Forms a dense, 2–4 inch tall mat of brilliant gold (in sun) to lime-green (in shade) foliage that trails up to 24 inches.
Light & Soil: Thrives in full sun or part shade. Prefers consistently moist soil; needs partial shade in hot summer areas.
Maintenance: Low maintenance, self-cleaning, and requires no deadheading.
Habit: Spreads by rhizomes and roots at nodes, creating a lush, cascading effect.