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Kenilworth Ivy

Cymbalaria Muralis

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Overview

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria muralis) is a charming, trailing perennial ideal for shade gardens. This ivy features delicate, scalloped leaves and small, lilac blooms with yellow throats. Reaching only 2-3 inches in height, it thrives in zones 4-8 and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Its prolific self-seeding nature makes it excellent for covering ground or spilling over walls, providing a lush, fairy-tale-like ground cover with minimal maintenance.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 5–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — Cymbalaria muralis is an excellent choice for cascading over walls; native to Europe and the Mediterranean, image 71

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Shade
Water: High, Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–10 Inches
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Plantaginaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — scalloped leaves measuring just 1 to 3 inches across; each flower spans approximately 0.5 inches in, image 91

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — scalloped leaves measuring just 1 to 3 inches across

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — scientifically known as Cymbalaria muralis; snapdragon-like flowers; the blooms are a subtle shade of lilac, image 114

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — Clients will appreciate its unassuming beauty and the touch of whimsy it adds to their garden tapestry, image 78

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — This ivy features delicate, scalloped leaves and small, lilac blooms with yellow throats; during the growing, image 56

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — It thrives in USDA zones 4 through 8, favoring partially shady to full shade conditions; it requires moderate, image 69

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — snapdragon-like flowers; the blooms are a subtle shade of lilac with intricate yellow and purple markings, image 93

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — scientifically known as Cymbalaria muralis; snapdragon-like flowers; the blooms are a subtle shade of lilac with

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — particularly in drier climates or seasons

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — Kenilworth Ivy reaches only about 2 to 3 inches in height but can spread quite extensively, image 122

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — and benefits from occasional trimming to manage its spread, image 77

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — or planting in rock gardens; particularly in drier climates or seasons, image 127

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — Each flower spans approximately 0.5 inches in diameter.<br><br>As a low-growing ground cover

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — it prefers well-draining soil rich in organic matter.<br><br>Due to its trailing habit and modest height, image 97

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — and benefits from occasional trimming to manage its spread, image 50

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — snapdragon-like flowers; the blooms are a subtle shade of lilac with intricate yellow and purple markings, image 66

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — snapdragon-like flowers; the blooms are a subtle shade of lilac with intricate yellow and purple markings

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — It thrives in USDA zones 4 through 8, favoring partially shady to full shade conditions; it requires moderate, image 123

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — lavender and multi-colored and white flowers in the garden; scalloped leaves measuring just 1 to 3 inches, image 106

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — During the growing season

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — or planting in rock gardens; particularly in drier climates or seasons

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — perennial for deep shade or shade; clients will appreciate its unassuming beauty and the touch of whimsy it adds to their

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — Its prolific self-seeding nature makes it excellent for covering ground or spilling over walls; lavender and, image 112

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — particularly in drier climates or seasons; it prefers well-draining soil rich in organic matter.<br><br>Due to its

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