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Muehlenbeckia axillaris

Creeping Wire Vine

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        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.

 

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

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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.