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:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, white, yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia), Variable checkerspot (Euphydryas chalcedona)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Stenoptilodes antirrhina
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- 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
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).