Creeping Jenny
Lysimachia nummularia
Also listed as Ephemerum nummularia, Lysimachia repens
Also known as Moneywort, Creeping Loosestrife, Creeping Yellow Loosestrife
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A low-growing, vigorous groundcover with small round leaves and cheerful yellow flowers. Excellent for spreading across borders, banks, and containers.
Why grow it
Creeping Jenny offers reliable, mat-forming groundcover performance in moist to wet sites where many ornamental groundcovers struggle. Its tolerance for partial shade and periodic moisture makes it a useful alternative to sedums or other drought-adapted groundcovers in areas with consistent water availability. The yellow flowers provide season-long color without requiring deadheading.
Watch out for
This plant spreads vigorously and can overtake adjacent plantings if not contained; plan accordingly in mixed borders or near slower-growing perennials. In container cultivation, it may require periodic trimming to maintain shape. Monitor for spider mites in very dry indoor conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Primulaceae
Native Range
Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing, vigorous groundcover with small round leaves and cheerful yellow flowers. Excellent for spreading across borders, banks, and containers.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Creeping Jenny grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Creeping Jenny offers reliable, mat-forming groundcover performance in moist to wet sites where many ornamental groundcovers struggle. Its tolerance for partial shade and periodic moisture makes it a useful alternative to sedums or other drought-adapted groundcovers in areas with consistent water availability. The yellow flowers provide season-long color without requiring deadheading.
Watch out for
This plant spreads vigorously and can overtake adjacent plantings if not contained; plan accordingly in mixed borders or near slower-growing perennials. In container cultivation, it may require periodic trimming to maintain shape. Monitor for spider mites in very dry indoor conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Primulaceae
Native Range
Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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