Product Description
Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' (3.5-inch pot)
Golden Creeping Jenny
- Height: 2-6 Inches
- Spread: 12-18 Inches
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Visually striking Lime Green to Yellow Foliage
- Dense, mat-forming habit
- Spreads quickly
- Use as ground cover or in containers
- Good for wet areas around ponds, streams and waterfalls
Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe. It is a member of the primrose family (Primulaceae). Golden creeping Jenny is a vigorous grower and can quickly form a dense mat of visually striking foliage. ¾" leaves are a brilliant yellow when grown in full sun, or lime green to chartreuse in the shade. The flowers are small, cup shaped and bright yellow, appearing in early summer.
Golden Creeping Jenny is a very versatile plant that can be used in a variety of settings. Easy to care for, 'Aurea' spreads aggressively, rooting along nodes as it creeps along the ground. Tolerating foot traffic adds to its popularity as a groundcover. It can also be grown in containers, hanging baskets, or rock gardens.
Golden Creeping Jenny prefers full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' thrives in moist to wet areas where other ground covers cannot. The plant is not particularly drought-tolerant, so it is important to water it regularly during the summer months. It is a good choice around ponds, streams and waterfalls as it cascades over rocks and walls.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
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Lysimachia
Plants arrived on time and in very good condition; they are adjusting well. Easy ordering and good communication.
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Beautiful plants
In great condition!
