Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea', commonly known as Golden Creeping Jenny, is a vigorous groundcover prized for its trailing golden foliage and bright yellow blooms in late spring. Excels in brightening shady areas and softening hard edges in the garden.
Height & Spread: 2 - 4 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate to high; thrives with regular moisture
Deer Resistance: Low
Native Status
Not native to North America. Originally from Europe and Western Asia, it is commonly used in ornamental plantings for groundcover purposes.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Attracts small native bees and honeybees with its early season blooms.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 18 in apart or closer for quick ground coverage in moist shady areas.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for borders, container edges, rain gardens, and areas where soil erosion control is needed.
Companion Plants
- Astilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe) - Pairs well in moist shade and adds vertical texture with colorful feathery blooms.
- Brunnera macrophylla (Siberian Bugloss) - Provides broad leaves and delicate blue flowers that enhance shaded plantings.
- Carex elata 'Aurea' (Bowles Golden Sedge) - Golden arching foliage mirrors Creeping Jenny and flourishes in damp soils.
- Heuchera 'Caramel' - Adds warm toned foliage and soft mounding form for color balance and shade interest.
- Hosta 'Gold Standard' - Large leaves and contrasting green gold variegation complement the trailing gold of Creeping Jenny.