About
Lysimachia nummularia, creeping Jenny, is a vigorous, mat-forming, hairless perennial with procumbent stems bearing pairs of ovate to heart-shaped leaves that sometimes show black gland markings. Bright-yellow, five-lobed flowers are borne in the leaf axils in summer. An excellent and fast-spreading ground-cover for a moist, shaded or sunny position.
About the genus
Lysimachia, the loosestrifes, are herbaceous or evergreen perennials with simple leaves and star-shaped, cupped or bowl-shaped flowers in terminal racemes or panicles or solitary in leaf-axils. Popular ornamental plants for borders, pond margins and ground-cover.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Native toEurope, SW Asia
Care notes
CultivationOccurs naturally in damp, grassy places in sun or partial shade. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or propagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free