Overview
Cymbalaria muralis is a trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Cymbalaria, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. It typically grows around Up to 10 cm tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Cymbalaria muralis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, gravel garden, rock garden, wildlife gardens, ground cover and wall side borders.
About
Cymbalaria muralis, commonly called ivy-leaved toadflax, is a low, spreading, trailing plant with small purple flowers, native to rocky habitats in southern Europe. It belongs to the plantain family (Plantaginaceae), and is introduced and naturalised in many other temperate locations. The flower stalk is unusual for seeking light until it is fertilized, after which it grows away from the light. Mature plants reach roughly Up to 10 cm tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, carrying semi evergreen foliage. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and west-facing, south-facing, north-facing and east-facing aspects.
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About the genus
Cymbalaria is a genus of about 10 species of herbaceous perennial plants previously placed in the family Scrophulariaceae, but recently shown by genetic research to be in the much enlarged family Plantaginaceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cymbalaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Cymbalaria muralis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Trailing
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- Up to 10 cm
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Ground cover, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cymbalaria muralis
- Propagation
- Seed, Rooted sections of stem
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cymbalaria muralis?
Cymbalaria muralis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Cymbalaria muralis need?
Cymbalaria muralis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How big does Cymbalaria muralis grow?
Cymbalaria muralis reaches a height of Up to 10 cm and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Cymbalaria muralis hardy in the UK?
Cymbalaria muralis has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Cymbalaria muralis?
Seed, Rooted sections of stem.
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