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How to move Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia)

15 years ago

Hello all.

Last year, I planted Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' (Creeping Jenny-the lime green variety) and now I need to move it. It's in an existing "blank" area that will be turned into a garden and walkway.

I was going to try and dig it up, but I just don't know how well a groundcover like this is going to transplant. Should I just try to get the majority of the plant and then use RoundUp on the rest?

Your help is much appreciated.

Melissa

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mkirkwag

15 years ago

Just dig it up and plop it down. It transplants very easily. It also roots easily - spoken by someone who is a consummate failure with cuttings. You stick this stuff in the ground and it grows.

May I suggest using vinegar instead of roundup? It works just as well, and no poison. The acidic jolt doesn't last in the soil, so don't worry about that. Your yard will just smell like a salad for an hour.

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mrijmr
8 years ago
I love the stuff. It can be trained to grow where you need it. I want to transplant some to another spot. What time of year can I do this?
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Mary Leek
8 years ago
mkirkwag,

Does vinegar work on other growing soft tissue plants?

Mary
Shelly Elvers Hanson
5 years ago
Vinegar will kill just about anything. I use the 30% concentration and dilute it for delicate weeds and film strength on blackberry bushes. I buy it on line in the 5gallon bucket. Love this stuff!
Kacee Dunn
2 years ago
Add salt to the vinager..spray on weeds in bright sunlight but bye weeds!
NHBabs z4b-5a NH
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
No don‘t use salt in the mix where you will be planting a garden. The salt will kill the new plants.

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