Lysimachia Goldilocks "Creeping Jenny" (4")

Add a cascade of brilliant golden color to your garden with 4" Lysimachia 'Goldilocks', commonly known as Creeping Jenny. This fast-growing perennial is prized for its vibrant chartreuse-gold foliage that spills beautifully over the edges of containers, hanging baskets, retaining walls, and garden beds. Its trailing habit creates a lush, colorful carpet that brightens landscapes from spring through fall.

Whether used as a "spiller" in mixed planters or as a colorful ground cover, Creeping Jenny brings texture, movement, and year-round interest to your outdoor spaces.

Plant History

Native to Europe, Creeping Jenny has long been grown as an ornamental ground cover for its vigorous growth and eye-catching foliage. The 'Goldilocks' variety is especially admired for its brilliant golden leaves that hold their color throughout the growing season.

Plant Meaning

Lysimachia symbolizes prosperity, renewal, and perseverance. Its spreading habit and vibrant color represent growth and the beauty of creating a garden that flourishes year after year.

Mature Size

• Height: 2–4 inches
• Spread: 18–24 inches

Bloom Time

• Late spring to early summer
• Small, bright yellow flowers
• Primarily grown for its colorful foliage

Best Growing Conditions

• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Care Instructions

• Water regularly, especially during hot, dry weather or when grown in containers.
• Performs best in consistently moist soil but tolerates short periods of dryness once established.
• Trim back as needed to maintain a tidy appearance or control spreading.
• Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
• In warmer climates, afternoon shade can help preserve the brightest foliage color.

Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with:

• Sweet Potato Vine
• Calibrachoa
• Petunias
• Coleus
• Begonias
• Ferns
• Hostas
• Heuchera
• Impatiens
• Elephant Ears

Why You'll Love It

✔ Brilliant golden foliage all season long
✔ Excellent "spiller" for containers and hanging baskets
✔ Fast-growing ground cover with cascading stems
✔ Adds vibrant contrast to mixed plantings
✔ Easy to grow and low-maintenance
✔ Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and water features

Bring bright, cascading color to your home and garden with 4" Lysimachia 'Goldilocks' (Creeping Jenny). At Wright's Market, we love plants that add texture, beauty, and effortless charm to every porch, patio, and landscape.