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Growing Zones
Primarily grown for its foliage, Goldilocks Creeping Jenny is a wonderfully vigorous creeping perennial that is hardy in most areas of every state in the United States. Although it rarely flowers in North America, it has primrose-like yellow flowers. It is a low growing spreading plant that adores wetlands and pond edges. Care should be taken when introducing this plant to sensitive areas and it is on the invasive species list in many states. It cannot be shipped to or sold in the state of Massachusetts.
Native to Europe and temperate regions of Asia, Zones 3a through 10b, it is a tender perennial in colder regions. It can die back but may return each year on roots that survive throughout the winter. It is prized for its chartreuse foliage and is easiest to maintain when used as a foundation of container plantings where it will spill over the edge quite attractively.
Goldilocks Creeping Jenny Care
Until fully established, take care to provide Goldilocks plenty of moist well draining soil with an average pH of 5.8 to 6.2. It requires the occasional feeding when planted in your landscape and a regular monthly feeding when in containers. It is rarely bothered by insects and deer won’t browse on it. It performs best when planted in full sun, but enjoys light shade in extremely hot regions.
Deadheading is not necessary as this plant self cleans its spent blooms when it does blossom. It rarely needs pruning when planted in containers, but if you plant in your landscape or garden bed, you may have to trim it back to control its growth. It can spread on rhizomes aggressively, and may root wherever the stems touch the ground, making this hard to eradicate in areas it really thrives in. The golden cultivars of creeping jenny are less likely to become too aggressive.
Goldilocks Creeping Jenny Spacing
Space this plant 12 to 14 inches apart to support its creeping habit. Place it on the edge of your container to add a beautiful cascading feature, or plant it alone in a container and watch it spill over the edge creating a beautiful display. Its chartreuse green color contrasts wonderfully with other intense flower and foliage colors.
Goldilocks Creeping Jenny Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10 |
Plant Type: Perennial |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
Mature Height: 2-4 Inches |
Mature Spread: 12-14 Inches |
Mature Spacing: 12-14 Inches |
Habit: Trailing |
Flower Color(s): Yellow |
Flower Description: Small, five-pointed yellow flowers |
Bloom Period: Early to midsummer |
Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): Golden |
Foliage Description: Roundish to heart-shaped, shiny golden leaves |
Seasonal Interest: Year-round, but most attractive in spring and summer |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer, rabbit, disease, pest/insects |
Tolerates: Heat tolerant, salt tolerant, drought tolerant |
Attracts: Bees and butterflies |
Uses: Hanging baskets, containers, rock gardens, groundcover |
Features: Fall Interest, Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
Brand: Proven Selections |
Common Name: Goldilocks Creeping Jenny |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: Lysimachia nummularia 'Goldilocks' |
- SKU:
- LYSGOP
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
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