Lysimachia fortunei

Creeping Jenny / Moneywort

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Perennial trailing herb with heart-shaped leaves and bright yellow star-shaped flowers. Ideal for hanging baskets or as a moist soil cover.
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Plant Details

Common Name Creeping Jenny / Moneywort
Family Primulaceae
Genus Lysimachia
Species Fortunei
Origin China, Japan, Korea
Blooming Spring to Summer, sometimes re-blooms in autumn
Leaf Color Dark green, bright yellow flowers
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich loam with high organic matter and good drainage, keep consistently moist but not waterlogged

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Watering

Keep soil uniformly moist; does not tolerate drought. Increase misting in dry indoor environments.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers bright indirect light to partial shade; direct sun requires high humidity to prevent scorching

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth (Spring-summer)

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Pruning

Trim back heavily after flowering to maintain density and prevent legginess

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
600 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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