Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, North America
Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Damp Places, marshes, Ponds, Swamps, Well Drained, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Chartreuse, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow, Chartreuse, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Yellow, Chartreuse, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bog Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Gout, Healing, Stone Lin Syndrome, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
LYSIMACHIA nummularia 'Aurea'
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Creeping jenny, Moneywort
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Golden Creeping Jenny
In German
Wunderblume
Golden Creeping Jenny
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Golden Creeping Jenny
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Golden Creeping Jenny
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Golden Creeping Jenny
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Golden Creeping Jenny
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Golden Creeping Jenny
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Golden Creeping Jenny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Primulales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Lysimachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden Creeping Jenny
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden Creeping Jenny is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden Creeping Jenny Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Golden Creeping Jenny season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Golden Creeping Jenny is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Golden Creeping Jenny is Acidic, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden Creeping Jenny Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden Creeping Jenny physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Golden Creeping Jenny height is 510.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden Creeping Jenny are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Golden Creeping Jenny flower color: Yellow
- Golden Creeping Jenny leaf color: Yellow, Chartreuse and Lime Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden Creeping Jenny
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden Creeping Jenny include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Golden Creeping Jenny pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Creeping Jenny needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.