Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' ~ Golden Creeping Jenny

Golden Creeping Jenny is a spreading evergreen perennial that forms a trailing mat of tiny butter yellow leaves.  Small, brighter yellow cup shaped flowers bloom profusely from spring into summer.  Best color in full sun and moist well-drained soil.  'Aurea' occasionally reverts to its species green color.  Considered invasive in several states. Type:  Perennial, Groundcover Origins: Europe Height:   - 0.5' Spread:  1' - 1.5' Spacing:  1’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  3 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Yellow Season of Interest:  Spring, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Susceptible to leaf spots and rust.  A very aggressive spreader, plant in contained area unless naturalization is desired. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Walls and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS:  Japanese Forest Grass, Wild Bergamont, Catmint  IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Ly