Lysimachia nummularia
creeping jenny
With its glossy green leaves and vibrant yellow cup-shaped flowers, this evergreen perennial is a practical choice for pond edges, containers, and raised pond walls. Its low, spreading growth makes it excellent for covering surfaces, and it thrives in damp soil or water up to 15cm (6”) deep. Beyond its aesthetics, Lysimachia nummularia provides habitat and shelter for aquatic animals, making it a wildlife-friendly addition to your garden or wildlife habitat.
How to care for Lysimachia nummularia:
Plant in reliably moist or boggy soil, or grow them in a pond basket placed at the edge of a pond at a depth of 0-15cm (0-6in). These adaptable plants thrive in damp ground or shallow water, making them ideal for areas where many plants struggle.
They spread to form a dense, weed-suppressing mat of foliage and are excellent for softening pond margins or filling gaps in wet borders. Keep the soil consistently moist and trim the plants regularly to control their spread and maintain a tidy, compact shape.
They spread to form a dense, weed-suppressing mat of foliage and are excellent for softening pond margins or filling gaps in wet borders. Keep the soil consistently moist and trim the plants regularly to control their spread and maintain a tidy, compact shape.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.1m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil / Reliably damp or boggy
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant
3 litre aquatic pot
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