Plant Number: 7.370.050 |
Small Leaf Creeping Wire Vine
Muehlenbeckia axillaris
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A low creeping evergreen groundcover, this forms a spreading mat of wiry stems, clothed in tiny rounded leaves with a glossy green finish. Fall and winter colour is an attractive bronze green. Insignificant green flowers become black-seeded white berries in late summer. Great for large areas and stabilizing slopes. Vigorous habit. Space at 4 to 6 plants per square yard. Plants may be mown once a year in the spring to encourage thicker growth. Good in combination with spring flowering bulbs. Tolerates fairly high foot traffic and dry conditions, once established. Too vigorous for the rock garden or perennial border. Avoid planting between pathway flagstones as this may become a trip hazard. |
Zone 6 to Zone 9 |
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Conditions | Appearance | |
Sun Exposure Full Sun Partial Shade Soil Type Normal Sandy Clay Soil pH Acid Alkaline Neutral Soil Moisture Average Dry Moist Care Level Easy Foot Traffic High Rate of Spread Medium |
Flower Colour Green Blooming Time Early Summer Late Spring Foliage Color Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Containers Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Evergreen Ground Cover Flower Head Size Very Small Height 5-10 cm 2-4 inches Spread 60-75 cm 23-29 inches |
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