Monrovia® Golden Creeping Jenny is a spreading evergreen perennial that forms a trailing mat of tiny butter yellow leaves. Small, brighter yellow cup shaped flowers bloom profusely from spring into summer. Best color in full sun and moist well-drained soil. 'Aurea' occasionally reverts to its species green color. Considered invasive in several states.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Europe |
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to leaf spots and rust. A very aggressive spreader, plant in contained area unless naturalization is desired.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Walls and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Forest Grass, Wild Bergamont, Catmint
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Lysimachia nummularia Aurea 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
