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Golden Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'

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Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Groundcover, Wet Soils, Slopes/Erosion Control, Deer-resistant, and Container Friendly

Specifications
  • Botanical Name
    Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'
  • Height
    1 ft
  • Width
    1 ft
  • Growing Zones
    3-9
  • Sunlight
    • Full sun
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate
  • Flower Color
    • Yellow
  • Leaf Color
    • Yellow
    • Green
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Pollinator Required
    No
  • Bloom Period
    Late Spring, Early Summer
  • Does Not Ship To
    AK, CT, DE, HI, ID, MA, MT, NH

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Golden Creeping Jenny thrives in full sun for at least 6 hours to maintain its brilliant chartreuse color. It tolerates partial shade well, though the foliage will shift toward a lime green or darker forest green as light levels decrease.
  • Soil: This groundcover prefers moist, organic soil but is highly adaptable to most garden types. If you have heavy clay, mix in a handful of compost to improve drainage, as while it loves moisture, it should not sit in a stagnant swamp.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water twice a week to keep the soil consistently moist like a wrung-out sponge, which helps the trailing stems root at every node. Once established, it can handle occasional dry spells, but inconsistent moisture typically leads to crispy brown leaf edges and a loss of that lush, carpet-like appearance.

Pruning Tips

Since this plant is a vigorous grower, you can trim it at any time during the growing season to keep it within its boundaries. Think of it like a haircut; simply use garden shears to snip back the "legs" of the plant to encourage thicker, more dense growth in the center. Pruning is also helpful if the plant begins to look sparse, as cutting it back stimulates fresh, vibrant new stems.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once in early spring as new growth emerges to fuel its rapid spread. Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer or fall, because this can force soft, tender growth that won't have time to harden off before the first frost, leading to winter dieback.

Growing Zones 3-9

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Wonderful Chartreuse Groundcover

Rock walls can sometimes seem a bit forbidding, but luckily, we have an easy way for you to soften the look quickly. Golden Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') is a fast-growing, super bright, lime green colored ground cover that creates a thick, colorful carpet of flowers and greenery. Bright yellow blooms add a ton of interest in mid-June.

Also known as Moneywort (because of it's coin shaped leaves,) Creeping Jenny does best in wet or shallow/rocky soil. It grows easily in humus-rich soil that is well-drained, so use this as a fabulous "spiller" in a container.

This yellow variety is far less invasive than the species. However, if you want to use it around a pond, it's advised that you place a physical barrier, such as digging a trench and lining it with a sheet of barrier plastic - just like you would do before planting bamboo.

Let Creeping Jenny 'Aurea' do its thing in big, spare yards with plenty of bare spots. Every plant serves a purpose, and this is such a pretty plant, with cute little round leaves and a real pop of chartreuse color and cheery yellow blooms.

Use it well, and you'll just love it. Makes a charming contrast when paired with Sedges, Coral bells and Hosta.

  • Easy Care
  • Gorgeous
  • Softens Edges
  • Handles Light Foot Traffic

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