Golden Creeping Jenny Ground Cover 4-Pack, 4" Pots, Zones 3–9

Golden Creeping Jenny 4-Pack of 4" Pots - Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' Bright Chartreuse Trailing Ground Cover

Carpet your garden in brilliant golden sunshine with Golden Creeping Jenny - Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'. This fast-spreading, low-growing perennial produces a stunning mat of bright chartreuse to golden-yellow rounded leaves that cascade beautifully over walls, spill from containers, and carpet moist, shady areas where other ground covers struggle. Each 4-pack includes four established plants in 4" pots, ready to plant and spread. Deer resistant, virtually pest-free, and thriving across an extraordinary hardiness range of zones 3-9.

Why Choose Golden Creeping Jenny?

• Brilliant Golden Foliage: Bright chartreuse to golden-yellow rounded leaves that glow in the landscape
• Fast-Spreading Ground Cover: Quickly fills in bare areas with a dense, weed-suppressing mat
• Exceptional Versatility: Thrives in full sun to full shade and moist to wet soils
• Deer Resistant: Naturally avoided by deer
• Wet Soil Tolerant: One of the best ground covers for rain gardens and moist areas
• Trailing Habit: Cascades beautifully over walls, containers, and hanging baskets
• Evergreen in Mild Climates: Maintains foliage year-round in warmer zones
• Extremely Hardy: Thrives across USDA zones 3-9
• 4-Pack Value: Four established 4" pot plants for faster coverage

Plant Specifications

• Botanical Name: Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'
• Common Name: Golden Creeping Jenny, Golden Moneywort
• Family: Primulaceae
• Type: Perennial ground cover / trailing plant
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9
• Mature Height: 2-4 inches
• Spread: 12-24 inches or more (spreads by creeping stems)
• Bloom Time: June to July
• Bloom Color: Bright yellow cup-shaped flowers
• Light Requirements: Full sun to full shade
• Water Requirements: Medium to wet; excellent in moist and wet soils
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Pack Size: 4 plants in 4" pots

Stunning Chartreuse to Golden Foliage

Golden Creeping Jenny is grown primarily for its spectacular foliage effect:

• Bright chartreuse to golden-yellow rounded (coin-shaped) leaves
• Foliage color is most vibrant and golden in full sun
• Turns a richer, lime green in shadier conditions
• Small, bright yellow cup-shaped flowers appear in June-July
• Low, creeping stems root at nodes as they spread, forming a dense mat
• Provides year-round interest in evergreen zones

Exceptional Versatility - Sun to Shade, Moist to Wet

Few ground covers match Golden Creeping Jenny's adaptability across growing conditions:

• Full Sun: Brightest golden-yellow color; requires consistently moist soil
• Part Shade: Excellent performance with chartreuse-gold foliage
• Full Shade: Tolerates deep shade with lime-green foliage
• Moist Soil: Thrives in consistently moist garden soils
• Wet Soil: One of the best plants for wet, boggy, or poorly drained areas
• Pond & Stream Margins: Excellent for edges of water features

Fast-Spreading Ground Cover

Golden Creeping Jenny is one of the fastest-spreading ground covers available:

• Creeping stems spread horizontally and root at nodes
• Quickly fills in bare areas and suppresses weeds
• A 4-pack provides excellent starting coverage that expands rapidly
• Can spread 12-24+ inches per season under ideal conditions
• Creates a dense, weed-suppressing mat over time

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to full shade; most adaptable of any common ground cover
• Soil: Moist, organically rich soils preferred; tolerates average garden soils with regular watering
• Water: Medium to wet; does not tolerate prolonged drought
• Spread: Spreads by creeping stems that root at nodes; can be vigorous in ideal conditions
• Evergreen: Semi-evergreen to evergreen in zones 6-9; dies back in colder zones

How to Plant Golden Creeping Jenny

1. When to Plant: Spring or fall for best establishment
2. Site Selection: Choose a moist location in sun to shade
3. Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart for ground cover; they will fill in quickly
4. Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container
5. Watering: Water thoroughly at planting; keep consistently moist during establishment
6. Mulching: Apply 1-2 inches of mulch to retain moisture between plants
7. Fertilizing: Minimal fertilizer needed; apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring if desired
8. Containment: Trim edges as needed to keep within desired boundaries

Tolerances

• Deer Resistant: Naturally avoided by deer
• Wet Soil: Excellent tolerance for moist to wet conditions - ideal for rain gardens
• Heavy Shade: One of the few bright-foliaged plants that tolerates deep shade
• Pests & Disease: No serious insect or disease problems

Ideal Garden Uses

• Ground Cover: Rapidly covers bare areas in sun or shade
• Rain Gardens: Excellent for wet, low-lying areas and rain garden plantings
• Pond & Stream Margins: Cascades beautifully to the water's edge
• Hanging Baskets: Trails dramatically over the sides
• Container Gardens: Spills over the edges of mixed pots and planters
• Wall Cascades: Drapes over retaining walls and raised beds
• Erosion Control: Stabilizes moist slopes and banks
• Woodland Gardens: Bright golden carpet under trees and shrubs
• Stepping Stone Paths: Fills gaps between stones in moist areas

Companion Plants

Golden Creeping Jenny pairs beautifully with a wide range of plants where its golden foliage creates stunning contrast:

• Hostas: Golden Jenny at the feet of blue or dark green hostas - a classic combination
• Carex Ice Dance: White-edged sedge alongside golden creeping jenny for a two-tone ground cover
• Carex Evergold: Complementary golden tones in a layered shade planting
• Astilbe: Feathery plumes rising above the golden mat
• Ferns: Fine-textured fronds contrasting with rounded golden leaves
• Heuchera: Purple or dark coral bells dramatically contrast with golden foliage
• Lobelia cardinalis: Red cardinal flower above golden jenny in moist areas

4-Pack Advantage

This 4-pack of established 4" pot plants gives you a head start on coverage:

• Four healthy, established plants ready to spread immediately
• Faster coverage than purchasing individual plants
• Ideal for filling a 4-6 square foot area to start
• Plants will spread to cover much larger areas within one to two seasons
• Great value for establishing a new ground cover planting

Evergreen Performance by Zone

• Zones 6-9: Semi-evergreen to fully evergreen - maintains foliage through winter
• Zones 3-5: Dies back to the ground in winter; re-emerges reliably in spring

Order Golden Creeping Jenny 4-Pack of 4" Pots today and carpet your garden in brilliant chartreuse-gold foliage - Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' thrives in sun to shade, moist to wet soils, and is deer resistant across an extraordinary hardiness range of zones 3-9!