Scientific Name

Cymbalaria muralis

Common Name

Ivy leafed Toadflax. Other: Aarons Beard, Fleas & Lice, MonkeyMouth, Mother of Millions.

Type

Hardy perennial of walls.

Description

Grows in walls and rocks lilac 'snapdragon' flowers May to October.

Habitat

Old walls

Folklore

Introduced in the 17th century from France as a rock plant.

Soil Type

Poor

Soil Fertility

Poor

Soil Moisture

Dry

Soil pH

All, except acid.

Sunlight

All

Success

It is resistant to drought. Seed capsules grow into the dark, for deposition of seeds in the wall it has established in. Also spreads by runners.

Importance

This is a very pretty weed, but it can be prolific if it gets established in a rock garden or on walls, and it may be unwanted.

Cultural Control

Cultural (1.1)

Chemical Control

(3.1.1a) or (3.1.2a)