Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' (Creeping Jenny)
Creeping Jenny is a vigorous, mat-forming perennial groundcover prized for its bright chartreuse-yellow foliage. It spreads quickly across soil or spills beautifully over edges in containers, baskets, and garden beds.
Also Known As (AKA):
- Moneywort
- Trailing Jenny
- Golden Creeping Jenny
- Lysimachia
This low-growing plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil, making it ideal for rain gardens, water features, and low-lying landscape areas. Creeping Jenny offers easy color, texture, and ground coverage with minimal upkeep.
- � Bright chartreuse foliage adds bold color
- � Low-growing and fast-spreading
- �️ Great for groundcover, containers, or slopes
- � Tolerates full sun to partial shade
- � Mature Size: 2–4 in. tall, spreads up to 18 in.+ wide
- � Prefers moist, well-drained soils
Note: Creeping Jenny spreads aggressively in ideal conditions. Prune or contain as needed to keep it within bounds. Can be evergreen in mild climates.
Growing Zones: 3–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 2–4 in. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Mature Width: | Up to 18+ in. spread |
| Botanical Name: | Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring to Early Summer (small yellow flowers) |
| Type: | Perennial Groundcover |
FAQ's
Can Creeping Jenny grow in shade?
Yes, it grows well in full sun to partial shade. In shade, the foliage may appear greener rather than golden.
Will it cover ground quickly?
Yes, it's a fast spreader and forms a dense mat over soil or container edges.
Does it bloom?
Yes, it produces small, cup-shaped yellow flowers in late spring to early summer.
Is it deer resistant?
It has some resistance to deer, but protection may be needed in high-pressure areas.
Can it be invasive?
It can be aggressive in moist, fertile soil. Use edging or containers to help control spread.
Is it evergreen?
Yes, in warmer climates (zones 7–9), it can remain evergreen through winter.
