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| Category: Vine |
| Family: Polygonaceae (Knotweeds) |
| Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Cream |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: [Muehlenbeckia axillaris, Hort.] |
| Height: Climbing (Vine) |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F |
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Muehlenbeckia complexa (Wire Vine) - A twining evergreen vine that can climb or clamber over any support to reach 20-30 feet tall and without support becomes a groundcover of equal width. Dense, wire-like stems are covered with interlaced tiny small round light green leaves. Tiny creamy-green colored flowers are produced in late spring into early summer. Full sun to part shade with regular irrigation. It is hardy to at least 10-15° F. Cut back to desired shape or to contain - plant recovers rapidly. This plant is useful in coastal plantings works great for covering banks, walls, structures and topiary - it creates a nice soft effect and is fast growing. This plant grows naturally along coastal and lowland areas of North and South Islands in New Zealand. It sometimes wrongfully listed as Muehlenbeckia axillaris, which is a smaller-leafed very low growing plant.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Muehlenbeckia complexa .
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