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Goldilocks Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks'

Category: Groundcover • Creeping Jenny

Goldilocks Creeping Jenny is a vibrant ground cover with yellow flowers, ideal for borders and mass plantings.

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Mature Height: 6-12 inches

Mature Width: 12-24 inches

Bloom Color: Yellow

Bloom Time: Spring

Light: Part Sun/Part Shade

Zone: Zones 3-8

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Spring

Foliage: Deciduous

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Goldilocks Creeping Jenny is a low-growing perennial known for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage that turns green in the summer. It produces small, cup-shaped yellow flowers in spring.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Best suited for areas with consistent moisture.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Adaptable to a range of pH levels.

Sun Needs

Part Sun/Part Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

ground coverbordermass planting

Special Features

Bright yellow flowersattractive foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides ground cover.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant once established.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for erosion control and adds vibrant color to landscapes. Can spread quickly, so monitor growth.

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