Live Native Creeping Jenny, Dark Green
Best aquatic plant for pond owners seeking natural nitrate filtration.
This Live Native Creeping Jenny features dark green foliage and is an exceptionally hearty bog plant perfect for placement in or around your pond environment. Locally grown in Downingtown, PA, this plant is supplied in either a 6-inch tall or 8-inch short pot. While it can survive in shallow water with occasional feeding, it performs best when integrated into an up-flow bog system, where it actively helps remove nitrates from the pond water. This product is exclusively available for local pickup by the buyer, ensuring you receive a fresh, high-quality specimen for your water garden.
$14.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
408
/ 955
#408 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
-19%
Below average
Packaging
Potted
/ Potted
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners needing effortless, fast-growing ground cover
- Pond owners seeking natural filtration and soft, trailing aesthetics
- Landscapers looking to suppress weeds and stabilize sloped soil
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with delicate plants in confined, shared beds
- Small pond owners wanting to avoid frequent maintenance tasks
- Minimalists who prefer plants that are easily removed later
Performance breakdown
Filtration Efficiency
Actively strips nitrates from pond water when used in bog systems.
Hardiness
Exceptionally resilient plant that thrives in diverse aquatic margin environments.
Sourcing Quality
Locally grown in Pennsylvania ensures superior freshness upon pickup.
Placement Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to both shallow water and surrounding pond landscapes.
Logistics Accessibility
Strict local pickup requirement limits availability to regional pond enthusiasts.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal feeding once established in a healthy bog setup.
Key Specs
Packaging
Potted
Pot Size Options
6" tall or 8" short pot
Origin
Locally grown in Downingtown, PA
Tax Requirement
PA state tax must be paid on all plant orders
Features
- Hardy bog plant suitable for aquatic margins
- Performs nitrate removal when used in an up-flow bog setup
- Versatile placement in or around pond water
- Locally sourced for freshness and support
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality and vitality of this Creeping Jenny. Reviewers frequently note that the plants arrive healthy, lush, and ready to thrive, often exceeding expectations for live aquatic shipments. The ease of establishment is a major theme; it quickly spreads, providing beautiful dark green ground cover or pond edging without fuss. This robust performance makes it a highly reliable choice for gardeners seeking immediate impact and minimal maintenance.
Know before you buy
While the plant arrives in a pot, it is designed for aquatic margins and bog environments. You can keep it in the pot for easier maintenance or transplant it directly into your pond's bog area or marginal shelf.
Creeping Jenny is highly effective at absorbing excess nutrients. When placed in an up-flow bog system, it actively filters and removes nitrates from the water, which helps maintain a healthier, clearer pond environment.
The pot selection is primarily based on your specific planting space. The 6-inch tall pot is better suited for deeper marginal shelves, while the 8-inch short pot provides a wider base for stability in shallower areas or bog filters.
Creeping Jenny is a vigorous grower and will spread if left unchecked. We recommend monitoring its growth in your pond margins and trimming it back occasionally to ensure it doesn't crowd out other aquatic plants.
In most pond environments, the plant will draw sufficient nutrients directly from the water. If you notice slow growth or yellowing leaves, you can provide occasional aquatic plant fertilizer, but it is generally not required if the plant is established in a nutrient-rich bog system.
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