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Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia, Primulaceae

Zones
3a–9b
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)Partial Shade (acceptable)

Water

HighHigh

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Gill-Over-The-GroundGlechoma hederacea
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

PachysandraPachysandra terminalis

Both aggressive groundcovers compete for the same ecological niche

BugleweedAjuga reptans

Both spreading groundcovers compete for the same growing space

Scotch MossArenaria verna

Creeping jenny's vigorous growth may outcompete slow-growing Scotch moss

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationErosion ControlGround Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Creeping Jenny grow in?

Creeping Jenny grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Creeping Jenny?

Good companions for Creeping Jenny include Gill-Over-The-Ground.

Design guilds with Creeping Jenny and see companion relationships visually.

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