The spreading stems of creeping Jenny root where they touch the soil, so gently lifting new growth from the outside in will reveal rooted stems. Simply detach these from the parent plant and either pot them up to grow on or transplant them directly to their new site. Or divide larger, established clumps, in autumn or spring. Creeping Jenny is not subject to any pests or diseases. If allowed to dry out, leaves may become brown and scorched-looking.
Trim back affected growth and water well. Avoid planting in hot sun-baked sites. Invasive growth in borders or lawns needs restricting as soon as possible, as stems quickly root to form new plants and each will need to be dug up.
In lawns, use a spring-tined rake to lift the stems from the grass, to be cut by the mower. Golden-leaved creeping Jenny is widely available at nurseries and garden centres or by mail order, particularly in autumn when sold along with other plants for winter containers.
This allows them to take root and blossom in time for summer. If planted in a cool and humid area, they will need less watering than in a hot and dry area. In the right conditions, Creeping Jenny will grow and spread up to two feet very quickly. Before planting, ensure it is in an area where it will not infringe on, or harm, any others. Once planted, Creeping Jenny needs minimal upkeep. Pests are unlikely to bother the dense covering, and there are no major diseases known to affect this species.
Sometimes, the leaves might develop rust or leaf spots, but these are minor problems that usually go away on their own. Because this evergreen perennial requires a lot of moisture, mold can sometimes develop.
In this case, water the plants from underneath and allow the leaves to dry completely. Position Creeping Jenny in an area of your garden with full sun to allow the ground cover to dry out.
Sufficient sunlight and watering the plants from below the foliage can help make the plant less hospitable for slugs. The sharp edges on broken eggshells are not comfortable on their soft, slimy bodies. This makes broken eggshells an effective repellent as they may get stuck. You can also use broken nutshells in place of eggshells. They will work just as well and are easier to spot in shady areas. Slugs despise coffee. Keep them off your Creeping Jenny by sprinkling some coffee grounds around the leaves and flowers.
Slug slime reacts with copper to create a tiny electric shock. Placing a copper around the rim of your Creeping Jenny pots and garden will dissuade any slugs from encroaching. Place a few emptied grapefruit or orange rinds upside down on the ground with enough space for the slugs to crawl in. Leave the rinds overnight and dispose of any trapped slugs in the morning. Wormwood, fennel, anise, rue, and rosemary are natural slug repellents.
Though the blooms won't last long, they are pretty. For that reason, this low-growing "creeper" is best grown for its foliage, which makes an excellent ground cover. Golden creeping Jenny is also called moneywort because the leaves are shaped like tiny coins. It is often confused with creeping Charlie, another invasive yard plant. Although the foliage is similar, creeping Charlie has small purple flowers rather than the yellow found in creeping Jenny.
Creeping Jenny is often thought of as a nuisance in the yard because of how well it spreads. It's one of those plants that straddles the line between obnoxious invasive and beautiful ornamental.
Plant it in the spring, and watch its greenery! Though it can quickly take over a large part of your garden, this fast-growing plant is also incredibly easy to grow and adds color and a softening of any hard edges wherever it's planted. For these reasons, you might consider planting creeping Jenny in containers where it can become an elegant, sweeping plant that hangs over the edge of pots and doesn't threaten your yard.
Creeping Jenny is considered to be an invasive plant in some places and may not be available at your local nurseries.
However, the golden or "Auria" varieties are not as invasive as the green. Even if you plant it in containers and keep them away from the yard, be careful when dumping out your pots at the end of the season. It can quickly establish itself and grow like wildfire. In fact, it's not uncommon for the seeds of this determined plant to sneak out of a container and reach the lawn, where they will root and spread. If you take care with your creeping Jenny, you can overcome the plant's bad reputation.
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