Creeping Jenny Lysimachia
Creeping Jenny is a spreading evergreen perennial that forms a trailing mat of tiny green leaves. It rarely flowers, but when it does the yellow cup shaped flowers bloom in spring. Best color in full sun and moist well-drained soil. Considered invasive in several states.
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to leaf spots and rust. A very aggressive spreader, plant in contained area unless naturalization is desired.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Walls and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Forest Grass, Wild Bergamont, Catmint
IMAGE: H. Zell, Lysimachia nummularia 001, CC BY-SA 3.0