Lysimachia nummularia

Common Names

Creeping Jenny, Moneywort, Creeping Charlie, Creeping Sally, Money Plant, Twopence, Twopenny Grass, Myrtle, Wandering Charlie, Wandering Sally

Summary

Creeping Jenny, Moneywort, is a creeping, mat-forming perennial native to Europe and SW Asia. It is a very low-growing groundcover, about 2–4 inches tall, with 12–18 inches spread, round coin-shaped leaves, and bright yellow cup-shaped flowers that appear in summer.

In cultivation it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils; it is hardy in USDA zones 4–9. The plant spreads readily and can be invasive in ideal conditions, so containment in containers or restricted beds is advised. It is commonly used as ground cover around ponds or in containers and hanging baskets, and propagation is easily achieved by division.

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

2-4 inches

Spread

12-18 inches

Hardiness Zones

Zones 4-9

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally full sun to partial shade.

Soil Type

Moist, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter

Soil Drainage

Moist, well-drained soil

Soil pH

6.1-7.8, tolerant of mildly acidic to mildly alkaline soils

Bloom Color

Yellow

Bloom Time

Spring to Summer

Foliage Color

Green, some cultivars have yellow or chartreuse foliage.

Fall Foliage Color

Yellow, Chartreuse/Yellow

Leaf Lifecycle

Other

Growth Rate

Very fast

Seasons of Interest

Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), Winter

Propagation Methods

Seeds, Cuttings, Division, Layering

Attracts Wildlife

Bees: Yes, Other pollinators: Yes, Hummingbirds: Unknown, Butterflies: Unknown, Birds: Unknown