Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
moneywort, herb twopence,twopenny thot
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Habitat
Near ponds, River side, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cup shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYSIMACHIA congestiflora 'Lyssi'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Creeping Jenny, Moneywort, Creeping Charlie
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
creeping jenny
QUICKSTICK
In German
Pfennigkraut
QUICKSTICK
In French
Lysimaque nummulaire
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Lysimachia nummularia
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
creeping jenny
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
creeping jenny
QuickStick
In Polish
Tojeść rozesłana
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
creeping jenny
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Lysimachia
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Creeping Jenny and Quickstick
Season and care of Creeping Jenny and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Creeping Jenny and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Creeping Jenny season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Creeping Jenny is Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Creeping Jenny is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Creeping Jenny and Quickstick Physical Information
Creeping Jenny and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Creeping Jenny height is 760.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Creeping Jenny and Quickstick are as follows:
Creeping Jenny flower color: Yellow and Orange
Creeping Jenny leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Creeping Jenny and Quickstick
Care of Creeping Jenny and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Creeping Jenny pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Creeping Jenny needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.