Cymbalaria hepaticifolia

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Synonyms

Linaria hepaticifolia

Herbaceous Perennial
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Cymbalaria hepaticifolia is a mat-forming, low-growing perennial with trailing stems to 20cm long. Rounded to kidney-shaped, lobed leaves have silvery-grey veins; small, spurred, pale purple-white flowers are borne in summer

Position

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full shade Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Matforming, 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 partial or full shade; good for cracks in paving or for trailing down walls

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Patio and container plants
  • Gravel garden
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Ground cover

Pruning

No pruning require

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free