Muehlenbeckia axillaris

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Creeping Wire Vine

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Vine

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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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

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Design Styles

Tropical, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.