Lysimachia nummularia
Overview
Uses: Groundcover, container spillover, hanging baskets, water gardens, pond edges, and erosion control.
Benefits: Fast-spreading perennial valued for its bright chartreuse foliage and ability to quickly cover soil or cascade over edges. Adds continuous color and soft texture to moist or partially shaded garden spaces.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Growth Habit: Groundcover, Spreading — trailing stems root along the soil surface.
Bloom Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Chartreuse
Mature Height: 2–4 inches
Mature Width: 12–24+ inches
Bloom Season: Late Spring–Early Summer
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Creeping Jenny forms a bright carpet of chartreuse foliage that brings energy and contrast to garden beds, containers, and water features. Its trailing stems quickly knit together, softening hard edges and filling bare spaces with vivid color.
Small yellow flowers appear in late spring, adding seasonal detail to its lush foliage. Well suited to moist soils and adaptable to partial shade, this versatile perennial works beautifully as a groundcover or as a cascading accent in containers and hanging baskets.
Care
Creeping Jenny Care
Plant in moist, well-drained soil. It tolerates damp or boggy areas and can be grown along pond edges or in water gardens. Provide full sun for the brightest foliage color or partial shade in hotter climates.
Water consistently during dry periods to maintain vibrant growth. Established plants adapt to average soils but perform best with steady moisture.
Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring to encourage healthy seasonal growth.
Trim or divide as needed to manage spread. In favorable conditions, it can expand quickly, so defined planting areas or containers help maintain control.
Container Growing
Creeping Jenny performs well in containers and hanging baskets, where its trailing stems spill attractively over edges. Container-grown plants may require more frequent watering, particularly in warm weather. Ensure adequate drainage to prevent waterlogged soil.
Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Creeping Jenny for Sale Online?
Our Lysimachia nummularia plants are greenhouse-grown and shipped well-rooted in nursery containers. Plants are actively growing and appropriately sized for their pots at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing questions, please contact us.
How Large Does Creeping Jenny Grow?
At maturity, Creeping Jenny reaches approximately 2–4 inches tall and spreads 12–24 inches or more, forming a dense, trailing groundcover.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is commonly known as Creeping Jenny or Moneywort.
Is Creeping Jenny evergreen?
In warmer climates, foliage may remain semi-evergreen. In colder regions, it typically dies back in winter and regrows in spring.
Can Creeping Jenny grow in wet soil?
Yes. It tolerates consistently moist soil and is often used near ponds, streams, and water features.
Does it attract pollinators?
The small yellow flowers can attract bees and other beneficial insects during bloom season.
Where can Creeping Jenny be used in the landscape?
It works well in groundcovers, along pond edges, or spilling from patio planters where trailing growth is desired.
