Key Facts:
Scientific Name: Lysimachia nummularia
Common Name: Moneywort, Creeping Jenny
Family: Primulaceae (Primrose family)
Height: 6-12 inches at maturity
Spread: Up to 24 inches
Leaf Color: Green turning golden yellow in fall
Flower Color: Small yellow
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Growth Habit: Creeping, spreading
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types
Water Needs: Moderate; can tolerate occasional drought
Uses: Ground cover, erosion control, containers, hanging baskets
Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally pest-free and disease-resistant
Why You Will Love Moneywort
Moneywort offers a lush, vibrant ground cover with its attractive green and golden-yellow foliage. Its spreading, low-growing habit makes it perfect for filling in gaps, covering slopes, and trailing in containers. The plant’s ability to thrive in various light conditions, from full sun to shade, combined with its minimal care requirements, makes it a versatile and practical choice for enhancing garden beds and landscapes. Enjoy the beauty and functionality of Moneywort, which brings color and coverage to your outdoor spaces while providing reliable performance throughout the seasons.
Moneywort
Moneywort, also known as Creeping Jenny, is a versatile, low-growing perennial valued for its vibrant foliage and adaptability. This ground cover plant typically reaches 6-12 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches, making it ideal for covering large areas, slopes, and as a trailing plant in containers. Moneywort features round, coin-like leaves that emerge green and turn golden yellow in the fall. In late spring to early summer, it produces small, cup-shaped yellow flowers that add a splash of color. Its creeping growth habit allows it to fill in spaces quickly and is particularly effective for erosion control and in shady areas where other plants might struggle.
