Golden Creeping Jenny is a stunning low-growing perennial that adds vibrant golden-yellow foliage to any garden. Its fast-growing nature makes it an excellent choice for ground cover, hanging baskets, or border plants, where it will create a beautiful cascading effect. Known for its charm, this variety of Creeping Jenny offers a lively splash of color, perfect for brightening up shady spots or adding a sunny touch to your garden.
Why You’ll Love It:
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Golden foliage: Features bright golden-yellow leaves that turn more vibrant in full sun and provide a cheerful pop of color all season long
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Versatile ground cover: Perfect for use as ground cover, in hanging baskets, or along the edges of borders, creating a dense mat of color
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Fast-growing: A rapid grower that can quickly fill in bare areas, offering both beauty and functionality
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Water-tolerant: Thrives in moist soils, making it great for boggy gardens or rain gardens
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Great for shade or sun: Tolerates both partial shade and full sun, though the color is most intense with more sunlight
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Easy care: Very low-maintenance, requiring little pruning or upkeep to maintain its beauty
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Attracts pollinators: Known to attract bees and butterflies, promoting a healthy garden ecosystem
Plant Care Tips:
☀️ Light: Grows best in partial shade to full sun
💧 Water: Prefers moist, well-drained soil, and tolerates some wet conditions—ideal for bog gardens and along pond edges
🌱 Soil: Does well in rich, moist soil, but will tolerate a variety of soil types
🌡 Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates
📏 Size: Typically grows to 6-12 inches tall and can spread out to 24 inches wide, making it perfect for filling in gaps
🧰 Maintenance: Very low-maintenance—simply trim back any overgrowth in early spring to encourage fresh growth
