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Small Leaf Creeping Wire Vine Muehlenbeckia axillaris

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
6" 2' 15cm 61cm
Height: 4" - 6"
Spread: 18" - 2'
Height: 10cm - 15cm
Spread: 46cm - 61cm
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  • Details

    4 - 6 Inches
    18 - 24 Inches
    18 - 24 Inches
    10cm - 15cm
    46cm - 61cm
    46cm - 61cm

    Features

    Twining growth with dark stems and light green leaves

    Award Winner
    Adaptable As Houseplant
    Foliage Interest
    Deadheading Not Necessary

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Annual
    Height Category: 
    Short
    Garden Height: 
    4 - 6 Inches 10cm - 15cm
    Spacing: 
    18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cm
    Spread: 
    18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cm
    Flower Colors: 
    White
    Flower Shade: 
    White
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Dark Green
    Habit: 
    Trailing
    Container Role: 
    Spiller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Grown for Foliage
    Hardiness Zones: 
    8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses Notes: 

    Use in containers, beds, and as a ground cover

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Easy Care.

  • 11 Reviews

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    Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
    • I thought I would use this plant in a hanging planter, but it was too big so I found a nice sized clay pot. It did really well here in the north woods of Wisconsin. I decided to plant it on the side of the house for over the winter. Don't think it will survive, but didn't want to just dump it. So far even as it is getting cooler it's still thriving.

      Steven Bonderski
      , Wisconsin
      , United States
      , 2 years ago
    • This is an attractive plant adding texture in the garden. I planted it in 2017 on Vancouver Island; thru this mild winter it hasn't missed a beat. Planted it in sandy soil near some cedar trees with part sun. Very easy care, may plant more.

      Kathleen Pearce
      , British Columbia
      , Canada
      , 5 years ago
    • My NEW favorite discovery this year - the majority of my containers are now using this wonderful plant as a spiller. LOVE IT and will recommend it to all my gardening friends!!

      Jayne Spooner
      , Minnesota
      , United States
      , 10 years ago
    • We planted this as a ground cover at our home in North Bonneville, WA in the Gorge. We like the dark green color and the tight growth of the leaves. This home is in a windy area--we appreciate that this plant hugs the ground and does not collect leaf debris as other ground covers (even some in our yard) do.

      Roxane Russell
      , Washington
      , United States
      , 10 years ago
    • This is a great shade groundcover for North Texas - specifically Dallas. Survived the heat last summer and the unusually cold/pro-longed freezing weather last winter. It is slow to spread so I would plant a bit closer together than recommended.

      Anne Stone
      , Texas
      , United States
      , 13 years ago
    • Vigorous grower, needs heavy pruning once or twice a year. Dark green. Good for topiaries!

      Dottie
      , California
      , United States
      , 13 years ago
    • Outstanding, attractive, beautiful container plant. Bought some in 2006; could not find it in 2007. PLEASE send some to Hollis NH in 2008. Love it!

      Cynthia Coughlin
      , New Hampshire
      , United States
      , 13 years ago
  • 7 Awards

    Award Year Award Plant Trial
    2009 Best of Breed Winter North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
    2009 Best of Breed Winter North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
    2009 Best of Breed Winter North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
    2006 Arboretum Approved Dallas Arboretum
    2006 Arboretum Approved Dallas Arboretum
    2006 Arboretum Approved Dallas Arboretum
    2006 Arboretum Approved Dallas Arboretum
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