Also known as Creeping Charlie · Creeping Joan · Creeping Loosestrife
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) is a vigorous groundcover with bright chartreuse to golden-yellow foliage and small yellow flowers. It thrives in moist to wet cond
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial shade to full sun
50% intensity
Full sun promotes brighter foliage color, while partial shade is ideal in hot climates.
Consistently moist
75% intensity
Prefers evenly moist soil, but tolerates periods of slight drying.
Moist, well-draining soil
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures outdoors.
Aquatic
50% intensity
Light feeding
25% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Creeping Jenny thrives in consistently moist soil. Water thoroughly when the top centimeter of soil feels dry. Avoid letting the soil completely dry out, especially during warmer months.
In consistently wet conditions, ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Reduce watering slightly in winter.
Prune creeping Jenny to maintain its desired shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Trim back leggy stems as needed, usually in spring or early summer. This also prevents it from becoming too invasive.
Cuttings can be used for propagation.
Creeping Jenny is easily propagated by stem cuttings. Take 5-10 cm cuttings in spring or summer and remove the lower leaves. Plant them in moist potting mix or place them in water.
Roots will form readily, and the new plants can be transplanted once established.
Repot creeping Jenny annually or when it becomes root-bound, typically in spring. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one, with adequate drainage holes. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting helps to refresh the soil and provide new nutrients.
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Where Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Lysimachia |
| Species | Lysimachia nummularia |
Similar in genus Lysimachia
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