Yellow Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia)
Perennial
- Trailing chartreuse leaves spread vigorously!
- Incredibly durable ground cover, even handles foot traffic.
- Thrives in tough-to-grow spots.
- Semi-evergreen foliage adds color to 3 seasons.
- Zones 3-9, sun/part sun, 4" tall x 24″ wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Creeping jenny, moneywort, twopenny grass
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2-4" X 18-24"
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Chartreuse
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Bloom time: Early Summer, fall
Features: Suitable for slopes, heat tolerant, ground covers, drought tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, container gardening, edging, erosion control or embankment, ground cover, massing, rain garden, rock garden, underplanting, waterside, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun). With more sun, the leaves are more yellow.
Water: Water weekly to keep the soil moist. Established plants can generally get by on less water, but most grow best if the soil remains evenly moist.
Spacing: 18 inches
Fertilizing: Fertilizing is generally unnecessary unless soils are poor. If soils are depleted, fertilize in early spring.
Winterizing: No special care is needed.
Maintenance & pruning: Pruning is never required. However, this plant can trail as much as 30 feet and root where their nodes touch the soil. Trim to keep in contained spaces.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.