Cymbalaria muralis
ivy-leaved toadflax
Produces a low mat of small, lobed, more or less evergreen leaves from creeping stems that root as they go. Small, lilac, snapdragon-like flowers are produced all summer
Other common names
climbing sailorColisseum ivy
see moredevil's ribbon
ivy weed
ivy wort
Kenilworth ivy
Kentucky ivy
Oxford ivy
Oxford weed
penny leaf
roving sailor
Wandering Jew
wandering sailor
female fluellen
mother of thousands
pennywort
Aaron's beard
Synonyms
Antirrhinum cymbalariaLinaria cymbalaria
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Cymbalaria are low, creeping perennials with rounded, mostly lobed leaves and small, two-lipped, spurred flowers in shades of purple, or white
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in semi-shade, or full sun where the soil is not too dry. Good for cracks in paving, or for trailing down walls
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or by removing rooted sections of stem
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Ground cover
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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