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.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 4-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height1" - 6" (in)
Spread6" - 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
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Image © The Perennial Farm