Sharon Branson, key nursery staffer, likens gold-leaved ‘Aurea’ to a “shower of golden coins” covering the ground at 3-4” where this best selection of Creeping Jenny brightens the rock garden or pathway between stepping stones. No matter that the yellow flowers in May are lost in the bright foliage. Try it as an underpinning to Geranium ‘Rozanne’ or the rich dark blue of Veronica ‘Royal Candles’ spikes. Plant 18” apart.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
3-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
Height | 1" - 6" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (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 |
Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' (Golden Creeping Jenny) | Golden Creeping Jenny, Golden Creeping Charlie, Golden Creeping Sally, Golden Downhill-of-Life, Golden Herb Twopence, Golden Money Myrtle, Golden Money Plant, Golden Moneywort, Golden Twopenny Grass, Golden Wandering Charlie, Golden Wandering Sally || Sharon Branson, key nursery staffer, likens gold-leaved ‘Aurea’ to a “shower of golden coins” covering the ground at 3-4” where this best selection of Creeping Jenny brightens the rock garden or pathway between stepping stones. No matter that the yellow flowers in May are lost in the bright foliage. Try it as an underpinning to Geranium ‘Rozanne’ or the rich dark blue of Veronica ‘Royal Candles’ spikes. 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