I’ve read reports online where people complain of how invasive creeping wire vine is … Creeping Wire Vine: USDA Zone: 6-9: Plant number: 7.370.050. Stems tangle together to make a dense mat. Muehlenbeckia axillaris-Creeping Wire Vine Propagating Muehlenbeckia or Creeping Wire Vine can be difficult because of its smallish leaves however since it creeps along the ground and is invasive, pruning off rooted stems and transplanting in the fall but do not plant amongst other perennials because it will smother everything in its path. Invasive Plant Species Are Creeping Into Kerala After the Floods. This plant grows as an evergreen perennial in zones 7 – 9. Small Leaf Creeping Wire Vine Muehlenbeckia axillaris. Height: 3-6 in Width: 24-36 in Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained Sun Needs: Partial sun or shade. Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Creeping wire vine is a hardy ground-hugging plant with vigorous, dense foliage. USDA Zone: 5 to 9. Be inspired with our Gardener's Idea Book and Winner's Circle® newsletter. The spreading vines create a mat that quickly spreads to protect slopes from soil erosion and help choke out weeds. The wild growth of invasive alien plants has become a major environmental issue in Kerala and needs immediate attention. Insignificant green flowers become black-seeded white berries in late summer. SKU: TL-1muco. Paula O’Hara planted a climber (Muehlenbeckia complexa) on an ugly, cyclone wire fence. Creeping Wire Vine is a very hardy and vigorous creeping wine with small, oval shaped, dark green leaves on wiry stems. In just 12 months the vine had almost covered the fence, and in three years she had an ‘instant’ hedge! 3 Tricolor Sage Salvia officinalis. Muehlenbeckia Creeping Wire Vine Muehlenbeckia complexa. The only problem is that muehlenbeckia is very vigorous and can become invasive if left untrimmed. Now I'm not so sure I want it. Sustainable Practices Plant Health Care Water Conservation Case Study: Water and Fertilizer Invasive Species Responsibility. A low creeping evergreen groundcover, this forms a spreading mat of wiry stems, clothed in tiny rounded leaves with a glossy green finish. Learn More. For example, the porcelainberry has intriguing turquoise and purple fruit. The wisterias look gorgeous growing over arbors. A subtle, but sturdy plant ideal for the miniature garden that is generally used for a groundcover with tiny stems that are deep red, opposing nicely against the leaves. Creeping Wire Vine. Green flowers in spring are followed by white berries. I saw the wire vine in a fairy garden video on utube and fell in love with. Creeping wire vine is ideal for ground cover in full sun or partial shade. Sign Up! Fall and winter colour is an attractive bronze green. Find out where you fall in the USDA Hardiness Zones database. Low groundcover with wiry stems. 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