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" high. Plant 6"-12" apart.
Plant Type
Vine
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Width Range
3-6'
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
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.