Lysimachia nummularia Aurea (Creeping Jenny)

Lysimachia nummularia Aurea — Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia Aurea, commonly known as Creeping Jenny, is a versatile and visually striking aquatic plant prized for its vivid golden-yellow foliage. Originally a terrestrial and marginal plant, it adapts readily to submerged aquarium conditions, where its bright lime-to-gold colouration creates a luminous contrast against darker greens and hardscape — making it one of the most eye-catching accent plants available for the planted tank.

Golden Colour That Stands Out

Few aquarium plants offer the warm, golden hue of Creeping Jenny. Its small, rounded leaves grow in opposite pairs along trailing stems, creating a lush, cascading effect when planted in groups. Under good lighting, the foliage glows with a yellow-green intensity that draws the eye and adds warmth to any aquascape composition.

Care Profile

• Scientific Name: Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’
• Common Name: Creeping Jenny, Golden Creeping Jenny
• Origin: Europe (cultivar)
• Placement: Mid-ground to background; also effective as a foreground trailer
• Light: Medium to high — higher light intensifies golden colouration
• CO₂: Not essential, but enhances growth rate and colour
• Fertiliser: Liquid fertiliser recommended; benefits from iron supplementation
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Temperature: 15–26°C (tolerates cooler water well)
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Tank Size: Suitable for tanks from 30 cm upward

Aquascape Tips

Plant in groups of 5–8 stems for a full, lush appearance. Trim regularly to encourage bushy, compact growth and prevent legginess. Works beautifully as a mid-ground accent, a foreground trailer over rocks, or a bright contrast plant alongside deep green species like Rotala rotundifolia or Cryptocoryne. Also suitable for paludariums and emersed setups.

Warm, golden, and endlessly versatile — Creeping Jenny brings a luminous glow to the planted aquascape.