Common Name: Golden Creeping Jenny
Latin Name: Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’
Turn shady corners and container edges into glowing cascades of color. Golden Creeping Jenny forms a fast, low mat of buttery-yellow foliage with bright golden flowers in late spring to summer. It spills beautifully from pots and walls, tucks between stepping stones, and creates a luminous groundcover that stays evergreen in mild climates.
Key Features
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Dramatic foliage color: chartreuse-to-gold leaves all season
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Fast spreading groundcover: perfect for softening edges & paths
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Blooms: golden-yellow flowers late spring into summer
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Container star: trails and cascades for instant impact
Care Tips
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Light: Full sun to part sun (provide afternoon shade in hot summers)
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Water: Keep soil evenly moist; do not allow to fully dry out
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Soil: Average to rich, well-drained but moisture-retentive; tolerates damp spots (not standing water)
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pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (approx. 6.0–7.0)
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Maintenance: Shear or remove tired foliage before new growth for a tidy look
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Notes: Vigorous; use edging or containers to limit spread where space is tight
Landscape Uses
- Groundcover & path edges
- Between stepping stones
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Containers & window boxes (beautiful spiller)
- Rock gardens & wall crevices
- Bright foliage accent under shrubs and perennials
Details
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Mature Height: 2–4 in.
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Mature Spread: 12–18 in. (and can continue with favorable conditions)
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Habit: Low, trailing mat; stoloniferous
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Foliage: Golden/yellow, evergreen in mild climates
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Flower: Golden-yellow, late spring–summer
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Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8
Pro tip: Pair with deep purples (Heuchera), cool blues (Catmint), or fine textures (Carex, Japanese Forest Grass) to make that gold foliage pop.
