Goldilocks Creeping Jenny
Lysimachia nummularia
lye-sih-MAK-ee-uh num-yoo-LAIR-ee-uh
Perennials: Creeping Creeper
Creeping Jenny
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Excellent in pots and tubs, or cascading over walls. Outstanding when used as a foliage accent. Since the stems root into the ground wherever they touch, this plant is easily increased by simply moving new plantlets in spring or fall. Semi-evergreen in mild winter regions.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gold
Fall Foliage
Gold
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Early Summer
Habit
Spreading
Height
Under 6 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Tolerates standing water
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Silty
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Hand Pollination may be possible
Propagation Licensing
Vegetative propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division