Creeping Wire Vine
Muehlenbeckia axillaris
SKU
06248
Unusual creeper offers an intriguing texture with a spreading mat of wiry stems, clothed in tiny rounded leaves with a glossy green finish. In later summer, translucent white fruits are quite attractive. Useful rock garden plant or small-scale groundcover.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower to 2 to 4 in. tall, spreading to 30 in. |
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| Bloom Time | Insignificant flowers. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Rock Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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