Groundcover
Creeping Jenny
Lysimachia nummularia
Traits
Varieties We Carry
GoldiLysimachia nummulariaGolden GlobeLysimachia nummulariaGoldieLysimachia nummularia
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightPart Sun, Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size2-4 inches × 12-24 inches
About 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. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Well-drained, Wet
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
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.
Water
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.
Soil & Fertilizer
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 for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-4 inches × 12-24 inches.
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.