Planting Creeping Jenny as Groundcover: Timing and Method

When to Plant

Spring through early summer is the best window. This gives the plants time to establish before winter.

Propagation First

Don't just lay stems on the ground. Root 3–4 inch cuttings in small pots of moist potting mix. Once they have roots (2–3 weeks), transplant them.

Spacing and Care

• Plant rooted cuttings 12–24 inches apart.
• Water well after planting and keep soil evenly moist for the first month.
• Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) is perennial in zones 4–9 and will return each year.

Invasive Warning

This plant spreads aggressively. Plan for regular edging or containment, or choose a less invasive groundcover for areas near lawns or beds.