Green Creeping Jenny
Lysimachia nummularia
lye-sih-MAK-ee-uh num-yoo-LAIR-ee-uh
Perennials: Creeping Creeper
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
These plants range from a ground cover to tall border varieties. Most spread fairly quickly.Trailing habit. Dark green foliage with yellow flowers.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Early Summer
Habit
Trailing
Height
Under 6 in
Spread
3–4 ft
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
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 Shade
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