Muehlenbeckia axillaris
Creeping Wire Vine
Description
Muehlenbeckia axillaris is an unusual plant that interests everyone who sees it. Small, round leaves are bronzy green color. Stems are small and wiry and spread closely along the surface of the ground, giving a very dainty effect. Grows 2"-4" tall. Plant 6"-12" apart.
Plant Type
Vine
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.