Creeping Jenny

Creeping Jenny

Botanical name: Lysimachia nummularia L.

Bloom type: Perennial 

Creeping Jenny is also known as "Moneywort" because of its rounded, coin-like leaves. The plant’s vibrant yellow flowers and golden foliage make it a popular choice for adding color and texture to gardens. Native to Europe and parts of Asia, it is prized for its low-growing habit and vibrant foliage. Creeping Jenny is often used for erosion control and as an ornamental ground cover in gardens.

Appearance:

• Leaves: The leaves are rounded or kidney-shaped, with a slightly wavy margin. They are typically green but turn golden-yellow in the fall, providing seasonal interest.
• Flowers: Creeping Jenny produces small, cup-shaped, bright yellow flowers. These flowers appear in clusters along the stems in late spring to early summer.
• Bloom Type: The flowers are small and trumpet-shaped, clustered in loose cymes. Each flower is about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) in diameter.
• Size: This plant typically grows to a height of 2-6 inches (5-15 cm) and can spread 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) wide, forming a dense mat.