Goldilocks Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks')
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Deciduous Perennial Mounded, spreading in the Primulaceae Family
Lime green leaves appear iridescent in the sun
Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks' is a golden-leaved selection of creeping Jenny (moneywort), a low, trailing groundcover grown mainly for its shimmering chartreuse-to-gold, penny-round leaves. It spreads quickly by rooting stems, making it equally useful as a spreading groundcover in moist beds or as a trailing 'spiller' in containers and hanging baskets. Like other gold-leaved forms of this species, its color is brightest with more sun exposure.

Pros

  • Vivid chartreuse-gold foliage that brightens containers and damp garden spots
  • Vigorous, low-maintenance groundcover with no serious pests or diseases
  • Deer resistant
  • Tolerates wet soil where many groundcovers fail

Cons

  • Spreads aggressively by rooting stems and can escape garden beds
  • Needs consistent moisture; struggles in dry soil
  • Can be susceptible to rust and leaf spot in humid conditions
Highlights Shimmering gold-green foliage, a vigorous trailing habit suited to both groundcover and container use, and good tolerance of wet, shaded sites.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 2 - 4 inches tall. 12 - 24 inches wide.
Growth Rate Rapid
Sun Exposure Partial Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium - Wet: Tolerates consistently wet or saturated soil; intolerant of prolonged drought.
Zones 3a - 9b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Full Sun, Groundcover, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Hanging Basket, Low Maintenance, Medium, Native to Europe, Partial Sun, Perennial, Pond, Rapid Growth Rate, Spillers, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Wet, Wet Site Tolerant, Woodland Garden, Yellow Foliage
Bloom Period June to July
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Chartreuse
 

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2025 : 02/05 - 10/04
2024 : 02/08 - 05/18
2023 : 03/02 - 06/04

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