GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Lysimachia alfredii
CommonName: Moneywort
Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9a
Hardiness Degree: -25°F (-25°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance
Water: Medium
Fertilizer: Once a month
Spacing: 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)
Height: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
Width: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Exposure: Shade, Partial Sun
PROPAGATION
Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone: 500 ppm IBA
Mist: Moderate to high for first 24 hours, then reduce to low.
Fertilization: 50 ppm N starting at Day 7
Pinching: One or two pinches prior to transplant.
Transplanting: 42-49 days after sticking
FINISHING
Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C)
Light Level (fc): 1,500 to 2,500
Vernalization: No
Daylength: Day length neutral
Watering: Moderate
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.
Pinch After Transplant: Typically not required
Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases: Not particularly sensitive. Use well-drained media.
CROP SCHEDULING
1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: 6-8 wks
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: 9-11 wks
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: 10-12 wks
Bloom Months: Year round, depending on location