Golden Creeping Jenny
Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'
SKU
06231
Forms a charming low mat of butter yellow leaves, bearing bright golden yellow flowers from late spring into summer. Excellent in pots and tubs, or cascading over walls. Outstanding when used as a foliage accent. Evergreen in milder climates.
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Full sun
Water regularly to keep soil surface moist, but not soggy.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | ly-si-MAK-ee-uh num-ew-LAH-ree-uh AW-ree-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 2 to 4 in. tall, spreading 12 to 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to keep soil surface moist, but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Bee Balm (Monarda); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Catmint (Nepeta); Sedge (Carex) |
Easily grown in average to rich, evenly moist soil; tolerates damp or moist places but not standing water. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. For a tidy appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant