Creeping Jenny

New home and garden beds, Piedmont of NC. I have a variety of perennials that transplanted when we moved. Creeping jenny volunteers have popped up all over. I have let them travel as ground cover which is definitely helping keep the ground moist during the afternoon sun. It dies back in the winter where we are and it will rebound in the spring. I’m wondering if I created a monster and should cut it back? It’s currently growing at the base of well established Mexican Petunia, Iris, Montauk Daisy, Speedwell. Let me know if you think I should cut it back.

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 08/06/2020 @ 1:17 pm

It will usually overcrowd and kill out anything in its way. I would remove it if you want your other plants to survive, or leave it if you only want this in the area.

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