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creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks'

Overview

Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks') is a fast-growing perennial that will quickly fill in gaps in your garden or lawn. It has bright green, round leaves that are the size of a penny and gold-tipped variegation. This tolerant plant can thrive in sun or shade, damp or dry conditions and in any soil type. The stems are prostrate and quickly create a green carpet of foliage. It will spread a meter or so wide and is ideal for edging, groundcover, between pavers, or for trailing in containers. Keep it moist during summer for best results.

Care Guide

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Watering

Frequent — every "2-3" days.

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Light

Deep shade, Filtered shade, Full sun, Part sun/part shade.

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Soil

Humus rich, Well-drained

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 3-9.

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Pruning

Best pruned in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December, January, February.

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Propagation

Seed Propagation

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Fungal leaf spot, Leaf scorch, Rust, Pest resistant .

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