This little ground hugger (3-4”) is always sought after and enjoyed by gardeners despite its aggressiveness. The species has small round green leaves with root nodes between that account for Creeping Jenny’s ability to fill in around steps, rocks, or pathways. Equally gracious spilling over a container or window box, it has fragrant little yellow flowers in May. Plant 18” apart.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
4-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
Height | 1" - 6" (in) |
Spread | 6" - 12" (in), 12" - 18" (in) |
Spacing |
18" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average, High |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics |
Award Winning, Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance |
Rocky Soil, Wet Soil |
Attracts |
Wildlife |
Garden Uses |
Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Water Gardens |
Creeping Jenny | Lysimachia nummularia || This little ground hugger (3-4”) is always sought after and enjoyed by gardeners despite its aggressiveness. The species has small round green leaves with root nodes between that account for Creeping Jenny’s ability to fill in around steps, rocks, or pathways. Equally gracious spilling over a container or window box, it has fragrant little yellow flowers in May. Plant 18” apart.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, High Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Poorly Drained,
Award Winning, Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy,
Rocky Soil Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Wildlife, Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Water Gardens