Will it damage my brick walls?

Generally no, it grows in existing mortar gaps and does not actively pry bricks apart.

Can I grow it in full sun?

It prefers partial shade but will tolerate full sun if the soil remains consistently moist.

Guide botanique

Ivy-leaved toadflax.

Cymbalaria muralis

Prononciation sim-buh-LAIR-ee-uh myoo-RAL-iss

Aussi appelée Ivy-leaved Toadflax, Kenilworth Creeper, Kenilworth ivy, Kenilworth ivy, Ivy-leaved toadflax, Coliseum ivy, Oxford ivy, Mother of thousands, Pennywort, Wandering sailor, Kenilworth-ivy

Ivy-leaved toadflax — Photo de Douglas Goldman (CC BY-SA) via iNaturalist

This charming little plant loves to creep along stone walls and rocky crevices. It produces delicate, snapdragon-like flowers that add a touch of whimsy to any garden. You'll find it's quite happy trailing from hanging baskets or tucked into rock gardens.

Une autre photo de Ivy-leaved toadflax — Photo de Sandy Wolkenberg (CC BY) via iNaturalist

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien: Facile
Type de plante: Perennial herb
Lumière: Partial shade to full shade
Lumière en intérieur: Lumière vive indirecte
Arrosage: Tous les 3 à 7 jours
Taille adulte: 6 inches tall
Croissance: Rapide
Rusticité: USDA 5 à 9
Floraison: Late spring to early autumn

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to mimic its natural cool, rocky habitat. Watch for wilting during hot spells, as this plant prefers cooler temperatures and shade. If it gets too leggy, don't hesitate to trim it back to encourage a bushier shape.

Arrosage: Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
Engrais: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the active growing season.
Taille: Trim back long, straggly stems to maintain a tidy appearance and promote new growth.
Rempotage: Repot only when the plant becomes root-bound or the soil loses its structure.
Sol: Well-draining, gritty soil
pH du sol: Neutral to slightly alkaline
Température: -15 à 30°C
Humidité: 40 à 70%
Résistance à la sécheresse: Faible
Durée de vie: Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.
Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins: Moyenne

Signes qu'il faut rempoter

Roots growing out of the drainage holes.
The plant looks crowded and stops spreading.
Water runs through the pot too quickly.

Sécurité

Humains: There are no reports of significant toxicity, but it is not intended for consumption.
Enfants: The small size of the plant and its tendency to grow in cracks may make it a minor choking hazard if small parts are ingested by children.
Comestibilité: This plant is not considered edible and should be kept away from food preparation areas.

Comment l'identifier

Small, ivy-shaped, lobed leaves
Delicate, lilac-colored snapdragon flowers
Trailing, slender, reddish stems
Tiny, rounded seed capsules

Hauteur: 0,05 à 0,15m
Envergure: 0,3 à 0,6m
Feuilles: green, evergreen
Fleurs: lilac, purple, white, 0,5 à 1cm

Problèmes courants

Slugs — These mollusks can chew holes in the foliage during damp weather.
Root rot — Occurs when the plant is kept in waterlogged soil without proper drainage.

La cultiver

Multiplication: seed, division, cuttings
Quand planter: spring, autumn
Hivernage: It is largely evergreen in mild climates, but may die back in severe cold. Simply clear away any dead foliage in early spring to encourage fresh growth.
En pot: It is excellent for containers, especially hanging baskets where it can trail over the edges.

Division

1. Carefully lift a clump from the soil or wall crevice.
2. Gently pull the root system apart into smaller sections.
3. Replant immediately into moist soil.

Seed

1. Collect ripe seeds in late summer.
2. Sow them directly into moist, gritty soil.
3. Keep the surface damp until germination occurs.

Pair this plant with other low growing rock garden species that prefer similar moisture levels to create a lush, green tapestry.

Bonnes associations

Polystichum — They share a love for cool, shaded, and moist rock crevices.
Lysimachia nummularia — Both plants provide excellent ground cover in moist, shaded areas.

Espèces similaires

Cymbalaria pallida — It is a very close relative with slightly larger flowers.

Science

Famille: Plantaginaceae
Genre: Cymbalaria
Ordre: Lamiales
Classe: Magnoliopsida
Région d'origine: Southern and central Europe.
Préservation: It is considered an invasive species in some parts of North America where it outcompetes native rock dwelling plants.

It thrives in cool, damp crevices of stone walls where it finds protection from direct heat and competition.

Intérêt pour la faune: nectar source
Pollinisateurs: abeilles, papillons
Utilisations: rock gardens, wall plantings, ground cover, container filler

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Floraison

Fructification

Feuillage

Repères écologiques

Salinité: 2/9
Réaction du sol: 6/9
Lumière: 5/9
Température: 5/9
Humidité: 6/9
Nutriments: 4/9

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Will it damage my brick walls?: Generally no, it grows in existing mortar gaps and does not actively pry bricks apart.
Can I grow it in full sun?: It prefers partial shade but will tolerate full sun if the soil remains consistently moist.

D'où vient le nom

Cymbalaria refers to the cymbal shaped leaves, while muralis means of walls, describing its natural habitat perfectly.

Bon à savoir

It is commonly known as Kenilworth ivy because it was once abundant at Kenilworth Castle.
The plant is a master of colonizing vertical surfaces like brick walls and stone bridges.
It is a member of the plantain family, Plantaginaceae.
The tiny flowers look like miniature snapdragons.

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