Species creeping Jenny
glossy, green, small, round leaves with creamy-green stems

creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks'

Also Known As - moneywort
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks') is a fast-growing perennial that will quickly fill in gaps in your garden or lawn. It has bright green, round leaves that are the size of a penny and gold-tipped variegation. This tolerant plant can thrive in sun or shade, damp or dry conditions and in any soil type. The stems are prostrate and quickly create a green carpet of foliage. It will spread a meter or so wide and is ideal for edging, groundcover, between pavers, or for trailing in containers. Keep it moist during summer for best results.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Flowers:

Yellow Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Deep shade, Filtered shade, Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Humus rich, Well-drained

Fruits:

gold,green,yellow Fruits In Summer Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Easy

watering

Creeping Jenny prefers moist, well-drained soil, but it should not be overwatered. During the growing season, water your plant once every 2-3 days. During hot weather, more frequent watering may be necessary. Water your plant until the top few inches of soil are moist and allow the soil to dry out a bit before watering again. In winter, reduce watering to once a week or less. If the leaves start to yellow, increase watering frequency. Make sure to always water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage.

sunlight

Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks') is an adaptable and attractive perennial that thrives in full sun to part shade. It requires about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, with some afternoon shade. Providing the plant with the aforementioned amount of sunlight will keep it blooming and healthy throughout the season. Ideally, morning or early afternoon sun is preferred to prevent the plant from becoming scorched during the heat of the day.

pruning

Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks') responds best to light pruning throughout the growing season. This usually means removing the blooms as they fade throughout the season, cutting stems back as they become large and top-heavy, and removing any dead or damaged foliage. Pruning should be done with proper gardening shears for the best results. Generally, it’s best to prune these plants during the spring or early summer just after flowering. This allows new basal growth to be encouraged while also reducing the amount of seed the plant can produce. During the autumn and winter, pruning should be less frequent but more focused, removing any damaged foliage and reducing the overall size of the plant if necessary. Take care not to over prune as this can cause damage to the roots and stems of the plant.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

Creeping Jenny typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Creeping Jenny typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks' is in July and August.

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