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Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea

Photo by JOHN2
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Field Notes

Description:

Golden creeping Jenny is a low-growing, rampant, evergreen groundcover with rounded, golden yellow leaves. In summer, it produces many cup-shaped, bright yellow flowers.
Noteworthy characteristics: This cultivar can withstand damper soils than many other types of ground covers and can tolerate limited foot traffic.
Care: Grow in a moist, but well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Soil should not dry out in summer. Full sun or partial shade, but color is best in full sun.
Propagation: Sow seed in containers outdoors in spring. Divide in spring or autumn.
Problems: Rust and leaf spot are possible, but generally no serious disease or insect problems. Can be invasive.

Habitat:

This one in potting soil in a container.
In Canton, Ga

Notes:

Can be very aggressive & fast growing'

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