Lysimachia nummularia
Creeping Jenny
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Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) - Description
L. nummularia is native to Europe and naturalized in eastern North America. It produces attractive mats of roundish, light green, inch-long leaves. It also bears yellow flowers, which are about 1 inch across.
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) - Blooming
Five petaled flowers that are usually yellow or white. Starry to cup or saucer shaped. Blooms are born singly or in racemes or panicles.
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) - Growth
Perennials and shrubs. Perennials range from erect, clump forming to creeping ground covers. Leaves are simple. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. High-growing species may require support.
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) - Planting
Divide plants in spring or fall or root cuttings in spring or summer. Plants self-sow.
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) - Pest
Rust and leaf spot occur sometimes.
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) - Interesting facts
Members of this genus can be native to Europe, Asia, North America, and South Africa. Some species are invasive. Even a small portion of their roots, if cut, can grow into an entirely new plant.
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) - Soil and irrigation
Rich, well-drained, evenly moist soil. Needs constantly moist soil that does not dry out during the summer. Can grow in bog gardens. Does not tolerate drought.
