Kenilworth Ivy
Cymbalaria muralis
- Native to:
- Austria, France, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen., Switzerland
Didier Descouens
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus:
- Cymbalaria
- Species:
- Cymbalaria muralis
- USDA Symbol:
- CYMU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- lilac, violet, white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia), Variable checkerspot (Euphydryas chalcedona)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Stenoptilodes antirrhina
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, rocky, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found on walls and rocky outcrops
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover. Germinates best at cool temperatures around 15-18°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).