Cymbalaria muralis (Kenilworth Ivy)


Botanical Information

FamilyScrophulariaceae
GenusCymbalaria
Speciesmuralis
CategoryPerennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
TypeVine
OriginNative to Mediterranean Europe.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height7 - 15 cm
Spread30 - 45 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLow-growing and spreading.
LandscapeGroundcover, rock gardens and hanging baskets.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Medium moisture and well-drained soil.
PestsSnails, slugs and mites can be a problem.
Leaf DescriptionSmall, shallow-lobed, rounded to kidney-shaped leaves that are 2 - 3 cm wide. Leaves grow on 2 - 5 cm tall trailing stems that root at the nodes.
Flower DescriptionSmall, long-stalked, snapdragon-like flowers that bloom May to September.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green. The flowers are a purplish-blue with a yellow throat.

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