Aurea Creeping Jenny

Aurea Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea')

Aurea Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') is a fast-growing, low-spreading perennial ground cover known for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage and small yellow blooms. Ideal for borders, containers, and ground cover plantings, it adds bright color, textural interest, and low-maintenance beauty to sunny and shaded landscapes.

Distinctive Features

This variety forms dense, trailing mats of rounded, bright golden-yellow leaves that provide vibrant color throughout the growing season. Small, cup-shaped yellow flowers appear in late spring to early summer, enhancing its sunny appeal. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for cascading over walls or container edges.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates a range of soil types.
• Water: Requires regular watering; thrives in consistently moist conditions.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9.

Ideal Uses

• Ground Cover: Spreads quickly to fill spaces and suppress weeds.
• Containers: Perfect for trailing over the edges of pots and hanging baskets.
• Borders: Adds bright color and texture to low-growing borders.
• Pond Edges: Thrives in damp areas and softens hardscapes.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in hot or dry conditions.
• Pruning: Trim as needed to control spread and maintain shape.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage lush growth.
• Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones.

Why Choose Aurea Creeping Jenny?

• Vibrant Foliage: Golden-yellow leaves add bright, eye-catching color.
• Versatile Ground Cover: Ideal for borders, containers, and pond edges.
• Fast Growing: Quickly fills spaces and suppresses weeds.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and adaptable to various conditions.

For vibrant color, fast coverage, and low-maintenance beauty, Aurea Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') is an excellent choice for ground cover, borders, and container plantings.