Grandiflora
Family
Primulaceae
Botanical Name
Lysimachia congestiflora
Plant Common Name
Creeping Jenny
General Description
The sprawling, carpeting stems of this herbaceous perennial from China come aglow in spring and summer with hundreds of small yellow flowers. The upfacing cup-shaped flowers cluster at the stem tips above ruffs of tightly bunched oval leaves. The flowers attract bees and butterflies. Several cultivars are available including 'Outback Sunset,' with yellow-variegated leaves, and 'Eco Dark Satin,' with rich green foliage and red-throated yellow flowers.
Grow this spreading perennial in humus-rich, moist, well-drained, acid to neutral soil. It works well as a groundcover or as a foreground, edging, or container plant. Seed-grown plants will flower the first season, making it useful as an annual.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 6
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6 - 9
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
3"-4" / 7.6cm - 10.2cm
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Width
12"-24" / 30.5cm - 61.0cm
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Native To
China
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Yellow
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
No
