Creeping Jenny Plant Profile
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) is an evergreen perennial with small, rounded leaves on long trailing stems that grow across the surface of the ground taking root wherever a node touches the soil surface. This groundcover creates a true low-growing carpet that is ideal for the front of beds, along walkways, and in damp areas of your landscape. It is also known as Moneywort and Herb Twopence. It is native to Europe and is hardy to USDA Zones 4 to 9. In summer, upright bright-yellow flowers appear along its stems. The more sun it is in, the better the flowering, but it will even bloom sporadically in part shade. In hot climates, place it out of direct afternoon sun as the foliage can become scorched by the intense rays. It prefers moist, well-draining locations such as along a streambed, ditch, or where a rain gutter spills out. It doesn’t like to ever completely dry out. This plant loves wet so much that in can also be used in water gardens. It is very shallow-rooted and it is easy to pull up a section to transplant it. Propagate it by rooting it in water and then planting the sections in damp soil. Plant it in early spring so that it is well-established by the heat of summer. Space each plant about 18 inches apart and it will fill in quickly. Creeping Jenny is not troubled by deer or other pests. It is generally disease-free, but can get fungus or rust if sitting for long periods in hot, humid environments. Like moss, Creeping Jenny doesn’t like to be smothered by leaves in the fall, so rake them off to allow the tendrils to get sunlight. It can tolerate light foot traffic and is extremely low-maintenance. It needs no fertilizer or annual pruning, simple cut out any dead or wandering stems as you notice them. Creeping Jenny: You Can Grow That! This profile was excerpted from the book Groundcover Revolution by Kathy Jentz. Order it today at https://amzn.to/4aDHN4u (affiliate link). The video was produced by Washington Gardener Magazine. Audio, Photos, and Text by Kathy Jentz ➤ If you enjoy this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to our Youtube channel (thank you!) ➤Remember to TURN ON notifications to know when our new videos are out ➤ FIND Washington Gardener Magazine ONLINE ~ WashingtonGardener.blogspot.com ~ http://twitter.com/WDCGardener ~ https://www.instagram.com/wdcgardener/ ~ Facebook.com/WashingtonGardenerMagazine ~ Podcast: GardenDC If you liked this video, we think you will like these other Plant Profiles:
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