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We received some Creeping Jenny on Jul 25, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Jul 25, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
Pet safety guideAbout Creeping Jenny
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) is a fast-spreading, low-growing perennial from Europe with round, coin-shaped leaves and small yellow summer flowers. It is not reliably hardy in NE Florida's zone 9b summer heat and is best used as a seasonal container plant or cool-season annual in this region.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Well-drained, Wet
Best planting months
Recommended months: March, April, May, September, October, November.
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Creeping jenny prefers part shade to full shade in NE Florida; afternoon shade is essential as the intense summer heat and sun will scorch foliage. It is not well-suited for use as an outdoor landscape groundcover in zone 9b — best in containers or seasonal use.
Requires consistently moist soil; does well in damp, low-lying areas. In Florida's summer heat, maintain moisture carefully as both drought and flooding stress can be lethal to this cool-season groundcover.
Prefers fertile, moist loam but tolerates wetter conditions. Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer sparingly in cooler months. In zone 9b, grow in containers for best management and protection during extreme summer heat.
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Common questions
Is Creeping Jenny a good plant for St. Augustine?
Creeping Jenny is a groundcover. Mature size: 2-4 inches × 12-24 inches. Light: Part Sun, Part Shade. Water needs: Moderate. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.
What is the recorded pet toxicity for Creeping Jenny?
Non-toxic to dogs and cats
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.