Ivy-leaved Toadflax
Cymbalaria muralis
Also listed as Linaria cymbalaria, Antirrhinum cymbalaria
Also known as Coliseum Ivy, Oxford Ivy, Kenilworth Ivy
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A trailing groundcover with small ivy-shaped leaves and delicate pink or purple flowers that bloom throughout summer. Excellent for rock gardens, walls, and containers.
Why grow it
Ivy-leaved toadflax offers a finer texture than many common groundcovers, making it useful for softening hardscape edges and filling vertical crevices in walls or rock gardens. It tolerates poor, well-drained soils where heavier-rooted alternatives struggle, and provides consistent summer color with minimal fertilizer input. Compared to larger-leaved trailing plants, its delicate appearance suits small-scale garden spaces and container arrangements without overwhelming adjacent plantings.
Watch out for
This species self-seeds readily in favorable conditions and may establish in unintended locations within the garden or nearby masonry. In areas with cool, moist summers it can develop fungal issues, so ensure good air circulation around the base of plants. Container-grown specimens will need regular watering during dry spells, as their shallow root systems deplete soil moisture quickly.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A trailing groundcover with small ivy-shaped leaves and delicate pink or purple flowers that bloom throughout summer. Excellent for rock gardens, walls, and containers.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Ivy-leaved Toadflax grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Ivy-leaved toadflax offers a finer texture than many common groundcovers, making it useful for softening hardscape edges and filling vertical crevices in walls or rock gardens. It tolerates poor, well-drained soils where heavier-rooted alternatives struggle, and provides consistent summer color with minimal fertilizer input. Compared to larger-leaved trailing plants, its delicate appearance suits small-scale garden spaces and container arrangements without overwhelming adjacent plantings.
Watch out for
This species self-seeds readily in favorable conditions and may establish in unintended locations within the garden or nearby masonry. In areas with cool, moist summers it can develop fungal issues, so ensure good air circulation around the base of plants. Container-grown specimens will need regular watering during dry spells, as their shallow root systems deplete soil moisture quickly.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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