creeping Jenny

Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') should be watered regularly but moderately in order to keep the soil lightly moist at all times. Water the plant deeply and slowly, whenever the top 1-2” of soil is dry. This should be done once every 5-7 days during its growing season in spring and summer and approximately every 10-14 days during its dormant period in winter. To make sure the soil is sufficiently moist, check it with your finger. If the first knuckle of your finger comes away dry, then it is time to water. Make sure not to over-water the plant as it can cause root rot and other issues.

Creeping Jenny needs between 4 and 8 hours of direct sunlight per day in order to thrive, and the best time of day for this sunlight is between 10am and 4pm. For this particular plant species, the ideal amount of sunlight is 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, with some shade during the hottest part of the day. It is best to avoid placing it in bright, direct sunlight for more than 8 hours a day as this can lead to the plant becoming scorched or wilting. The amount of sunlight can vary depending on the season, and during the summer months, it may need more shade as the days are naturally longer and brighter. As a general rule, if the leaves of the plant are yellow or overly bright green, then the plant is probably getting too much sunlight.

Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') should be pruned in early spring, before new growth starts to emerge. Pruning should involve removing any dead or damaged foliage and trimming back the plants to create a mounded shape. When pruning, be sure to avoid cutting into the crown of the plant as it may cause new growth to fail to emerge. The remaining foliage and stems should be trimmed back to approximately 8 inches in height in order to encourage branching and fuller, healthier growth.