Muehlenbeckia axillaris
Creeping Wire Vine
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.
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
n/a
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.