When does Creeping-jenny bloom?

Lysimachia nummularia blooms from June through August, producing small bright yellow flowers throughout the summer months.

What pollinators visit Creeping-jenny?

Bees are the primary pollinators of Lysimachia nummularia, attracted to its yellow summer flowers for nectar and pollen.

Where is Creeping-jenny native?

Lysimachia nummularia is native to North Carolina and other southeastern states, where it naturally occurs in moist, partially shaded areas.

What growing conditions does Creeping-jenny prefer?

This vine grows best in partial shade to shade with medium to high moisture levels, making it ideal for wet areas where other groundcovers struggle.

Is Creeping-jenny HOA-friendly?

Creeping-jenny takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Creeping-jenny

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Lysimachia nummularia

Last reviewed: August 2026

Creeping-jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) is a perennial vine. It blooms in June, July, and August. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Creeping-jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

2"–6" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Pollinators

bees

Native alternatives to Creeping-jenny

Creeping-jenny is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.

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Creeping jenny is a low-growing groundcover that forms a dense mat of small, rounded bright green leaves. It produces cheerful yellow cup-shaped flowers in summer and spreads readily to fill in areas quickly. This plant works well for covering bare spots or cascading over edges.

Growing Creeping-jenny

Grow Creeping-jenny in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 2 to 6 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect high maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Creeping-jenny takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Spreads aggressively and can escape into lawns
May be viewed as invasive groundcover
Can look sparse or patchy in winter

Wildlife value

The summer flowers attract bees and other small pollinators. The dense mat provides shelter for beneficial insects and small wildlife.

Common questions

When does Creeping-jenny bloom?: Lysimachia nummularia blooms from June through August, producing small bright yellow flowers throughout the summer months.
What pollinators visit Creeping-jenny?: Bees are the primary pollinators of Lysimachia nummularia, attracted to its yellow summer flowers for nectar and pollen.
Where is Creeping-jenny native?: Lysimachia nummularia is native to North Carolina and other southeastern states, where it naturally occurs in moist, partially shaded areas.
What growing conditions does Creeping-jenny prefer?: This vine grows best in partial shade to shade with medium to high moisture levels, making it ideal for wet areas where other groundcovers struggle.
Is Creeping-jenny HOA-friendly?: Creeping-jenny takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.

Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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