Creeping Jenny
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'Golden' Jenny vs. 'Creeping' Jenny
Comments (17)I would second "thistle5"s suggestion as a container addition, but I've found a twist. I have several large potted clematis that I overwinter, quite successfully, in my unheated garage (I'm in Zone 4). Last year, as a means of adding color interest, I planted some L. nummularia 'Aurea' around the base of the clematis. I was happy to find this spring that the 'Aurea' overwintered right along with the clematis and is happily rambling around the base of the potted clemmies this spring. The color contrast is great! - Becky...See MoreGolden Creeping Jenny, where to buy seeds?
Comments (14)I already have creeping charlie that came with the property. It is green with scalloped edged leaves that can get up to 1 and a half inches wide. I fight it all summer, every summer,in 10 out of the 12 beds. Thank goodness it is easy to pull. I have had Golden creeping Jenny in a part of my garden before. It is much slower then charlie and flatter to the ground.It also has had winter die back and has been burnt out by a hot spell and crowded out by it's taller fellows which has made it easy to keep ahead of. Where as charlie is an iron invader.I understand the nature of these creepers. I have given the same warnings many times to other new gardeners. I deal with creeper menace all summer, might as well be one I want. If it goes where I don't want it, it's not weeding, but lifting a new plant to put someplace else I would like some,lol Well since seeds are out and I will have to spend money anyway, is there another ground cover plant choice that would work better? The area at the base of roses, around daylilies and the nooks and granies. Thanks for your concerns. Elizabeth...See More'Golden' Jenny vs. 'Creeping' Jenny
Comments (5)I have some of the golden jenny. Lysimachia mummularia "Aurea" indeed. I keep mine WELL AWAY from my lawn. Here's some info I found: Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Height: 6 in Spread: 12 in Type: herbaceous perennial Flowers: Yellow Comments: Creeping Jenny (Vis. 1) can be used as a ground cover and will tolerate shade. As an alternative, the plant may be grown in a hanging pot. The plant also produces yellow flowers (Vis. 2). Use it with caution as Creeping Jenny can become a lawn weed. The plant prefers a moist soil and can be used near water. Propagation: Propagation is by division in autumn or spring and may be needed to keep the plant under control. Cuttings may also be used. Cultivars: 'Aurea' - The leaves are bright yellow. Here is a link that might be useful: Reference...See MoreGround Cover ID (similar to Creeping Jenny)
Comments (4)Yeah I did a little searching and Sedum sarmentosum looks like a pretty good match. Thanks for the help. Now that I know what it is I have several ideas for additional places where I should be growing it....See MoreCarole Westgaard
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