Photo by Patricia Cunningham
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Muehlenbeckia ephedroides
Plant type
shrub, groundcover
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 24"-120"
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Muehlenbeckia ephedroides plant details
Muehlenbeckia ephedroides is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Muehlenbeckia ephedroides
- Plant type: groundcover shrub
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 120 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow
GROWING CONDITIONS for Muehlenbeckia ephedroides
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Muehlenbeckia ephedroides
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Muehlenbeckia ephedroides plant
How to Grow Muehlenbeckia ephedroides
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Muehlenbeckia for your garden
aka Muehlenbeckia axillaris 'Tricolor', Muehlenbeckia axillaris 'Variegated', Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Variegated', Tricolor Wire Grass, Variegated Maidenhair Vine, Creeping Wire Vine
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
aka Wire Grass, Wire Vine or Maidenhair Vine
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 20'-30'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
aka Shrubby Tororaro, Wiggy-wig Bush
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- drought tolerant
aka Muehlenbeckia axillaris 'Nana', Angel Vine, Creeping Wire Vine, Maidenhair Vine, Mattress Vine, Miniature Fairy Garden Vine
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Big Leaf', Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Large Leaf Form', Big Leaf Wire Vine, Large Leaf Wire Vine
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 1'-10'
Width: 1'-10'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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