Lindernia grandiflora | Blue Moneywort Groundcover | Trailing Perennial Plant | Moisture-Loving Ground Cover | 3.5" Pot
Add a lush carpet of greenery and delicate blue blooms to your garden with Lindernia grandiflora, commonly known as Blue Moneywort or Savannah False Pimpernel. This low-growing, mat-forming perennial is prized for its charming violet-blue flowers, trailing habit, and ability to thrive in moist garden spaces.
Blooming from spring through fall, Blue Moneywort creates a soft, spreading groundcover that works beautifully between stepping stones, along pathways, in rain gardens, and spilling from containers or hanging baskets. Its long blooming season and easy-care nature make it a favorite for pollinator-friendly landscapes and low-maintenance gardens.
ð Why Gardeners Love Blue Moneywort
- ð Delicate violet-blue flowers from spring through fall
- ðŋ Dense, trailing groundcover habit
- ðŠī Perfect for containers and hanging baskets
- ð§ Thrives in moist or wet garden areas
- ðĶ Attracts bees and pollinators
- ðĶ Deer resistant and low maintenance
- ðą Great lawn alternative for small spaces
ðą Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Lindernia grandiflora
- Common Names: Blue Moneywort, Savannah False Pimpernel
- Plant Type: Semi-Evergreen Perennial Groundcover
- Flower Color: Violet-Blue with White Markings
- Foliage Color: Green
- Mature Height: 2â4 inches
- Spread: Spreading, mat-forming habit
- Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water Needs: Moderate to High
- Soil Needs: Moist, well-draining soil
- Hardiness Zones: 7â10
- Characteristics: Pollinator-friendly, low maintenance, trailing plant, deer resistant
ðŋ Perfect Garden Uses
â Groundcover between stepping stones
â Rock gardens and crevice plantings
â Rain gardens and moist landscapes
â Hanging baskets and containers
â Garden path edging
â Small-space lawn alternative
â Pollinator-friendly gardens
ðļ Companion Plants
Pairs beautifully with:
- Creeping Thyme
- Sedum varieties
- Ajuga (Bugleweed)
- Dymondia
- Hosta
- Mazus reptans
- Irish Moss
These companions create layered texture and long-lasting seasonal color.
ðą Care Tips
- Plant in moist, well-draining soil
- Water regularly during establishment
- Thrives in sun to partial shade
- Light trimming encourages fuller growth
- Mulch lightly to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Excellent for moist garden conditions and pathways