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| Category: Vine |
| Family: Polygonaceae (Knotweeds) |
| Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Cream |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: [Muehlenbeckia axillaris] |
| 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.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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