Golden Lloydiella-Golden Creeping Jenny [Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’]

🌿 Product Description

Golden Creeping Jenny is a vibrant, low-growing perennial groundcover known for its striking golden-yellow foliage and rapid spreading habit. Ideal for adding a splash of color to gardens, containers, and water features, this plant thrives in moist environments and offers year-round visual interest.

✨ Key Features

• Bright Foliage: Golden-yellow leaves that provide a luminous contrast in various garden settings.

• Versatile Growth: Suitable for groundcover, hanging baskets, and as a spiller in container arrangements.

• Moisture Lover: Thrives in moist, well-drained soils; perfect for rain gardens and pond edges.

• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established; tolerates light foot traffic.

• Seasonal Interest: Foliage may take on an orange hue in cooler climates during fall and winter.

📋 Product Specifications

• Botanical Name: Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’

• Common Names: Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort

• Plant Type: Perennial Groundcover

• Foliage Color: Golden Yellow (brighter in full sun; lime-green in shade)

• Mature Height: 2–4 inches

• Mature Spread: 12–24 inches

• Growth Habit: Spreading, Trailing

• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Preferences: Moist, well-drained soils; tolerates clay, loam, and sandy soils

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–9

• Bloom Time: Early Summer

• Flower Color: Bright Yellow, Cup-shaped

• Maintenance Level: Low

• Uses: Groundcover, Containers, Hanging Baskets, Rain Gardens, Pond Edges

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How do I plant Golden Creeping Jenny in my garden?
A1: Choose a location with moist, well-drained soil and partial to full sun exposure. Space plants 12–18 inches apart to allow for spreading. Water regularly until established.

Q2: Can I grow Golden Creeping Jenny in containers?
A2: Yes, it’s excellent for containers and hanging baskets. Its trailing habit adds visual interest as it spills over the edges. Ensure the container has good drainage and keep the soil consistently moist.

Q3: Is Golden Creeping Jenny invasive?
A3: While it spreads rapidly, it’s manageable in garden settings. To prevent unwanted spreading, consider planting in containers or using physical barriers in garden beds.

Q4: Does it require pruning?
A4: Pruning isn’t necessary but can help maintain desired shape and control spread. Trim back as needed, especially if it encroaches on other plants or pathways.

Q5: How does it perform in different light conditions?
A5: In full sun, foliage is a vibrant golden-yellow. In shadier areas, leaves may appear more lime-green. It adapts well to both conditions but prefers some sunlight for the best color.