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.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height1" - 6" (in)
Spread12" - 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
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