How to Grow Creeping Jenny
Lysimachia nummularia
Creeping Jenny is a vigorous trailing ground cover with round coin-shaped leaves and cheerful yellow flowers in summer. It thrives in moist soil in sun or shade and spreads rapidly by rooting stems. The golden-leaved 'Aurea' form is especially popular for containers and hanging baskets. Plant 40cm apart and be prepared to trim regularly — it can become invasive in ideal moist conditions. Excellent for pond margins, shady banks, and anywhere you need fast, low-maintenance coverage.
Yearly Lifecycle
Care Essentials
Rarely needed — grows vigorously without feeding. In containers or hanging baskets, a dilute liquid feed monthly during summer keeps foliage lush.
Watch For
- Can become invasive in moist conditions
- Slugs on young growth in spring
- Rust in humid weather
Companions
Hostas, Astilbe, Ferns, Heuchera
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Contain the spread
Creeping Jenny roots at every leaf node where stems touch soil. In moist borders it can swamp neighbours. Use edging or trim back regularly to keep it in bounds.
Golden form needs more light
The popular 'Aurea' cultivar with golden-yellow leaves needs more sun than the green species to maintain its colour. In deep shade it reverts to green.
Excellent for containers and water features
Trails beautifully over pot edges and hanging baskets. Also thrives in boggy ground and pond margins where few other ornamentals survive.
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