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Genus: Lysimachia Species: nummularia Common Name: Moneywort Family: Primulaceae Order: Ericales Native: Europe Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.25 to 0.5 foot Width: 1 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer Flower Color: Yellow Propagation: Seed, stem cutting or division Zone: 3-9 Note: This plant is suitable for ground cover, hanging baskets, stone walls, woodland areas, and near ponds or streams. Moneywort may become invasive in moist areas. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained , ordinary garden soil.