Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Europe
Types
Not Available
creeping jenny
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Near ponds, River side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
LYSIMACHIA nummularia 'Goldilocks'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Creeping jenny, moneywort, herb twopence and twopenny thot
In Hindi
जायफल
Lysimachia Nummularia
In German
Muskatnuss
Lysimachia Nummularia
In French
noix de muscade
Lysimaque nummulaire
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Lysimachia nummularia
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Λυσιμαχία nummularia
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Lysimachia nummularia
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
tojeść rozesłana
In Latin
nutmeg
Lysimachiam nummularia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Ericales
Family
Poaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Myristica
Lysimachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Lysimachia Nummularia
Season and care of Nutmeg and Lysimachia Nummularia is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Lysimachia Nummularia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Lysimachia Nummularia season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lysimachia Nummularia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Lysimachia Nummularia is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Lysimachia Nummularia Physical Information
Nutmeg and Lysimachia Nummularia physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lysimachia Nummularia height is 510.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Lysimachia Nummularia are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Lysimachia Nummularia flower color: Yellow
- Lysimachia Nummularia leaf color: Green
Care of Nutmeg and Lysimachia Nummularia
Care of Nutmeg and Lysimachia Nummularia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Lysimachia Nummularia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lysimachia Nummularia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.