Creeping Jenny
Lysimachia nummularia
Family: Primulaceae
Creeping Jenny grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, fertile soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow Creeping Jenny
Creeping Jenny growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, fertile soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Creeping Jenny as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow or lightly cover. Days to maturity are listed as One growing season to established groundcover.
Plant Overview
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) is listed in the Primulaceae family and categorized as a groundcover with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0264
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Plant type
- Groundcover
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Creeping Jenny is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist, fertile soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, fertile soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow or lightly cover. Maturity guidance: One growing season to established groundcover. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow or lightly cover
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- One growing season to established groundcover
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.