Cymbalaria hepaticifolia
Corsican toadflax
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
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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 White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
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