Muehlenbeckia axillaris

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Creeping Wire Vine

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

 

Description

Muehlenbeckia axillaris is an unusual plant that interests everyone who sees it. Small round leaves are a bronzy green color. Stems are small and wiry and spread closely along the surface of the ground, giving a very dainty effect. It grows 2"-4" high. Plant 6"-12" apart.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Vine

 

Height Range

3-6', 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

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Tropical, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

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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.