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    • Photo of Muehlenbeckia ephedroides by Patricia Cunningham

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    Muehlenbeckia ephedroides

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 24"-120"

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    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

    From rocky riverbank terraces of New Zealand's south island comes our selection of what looks more like a blue stemmed broom then wire grass. Mounding or spilling to about 18" x well, really wide. Superb container or wall plant. Full to part sun, easy care, but prefers a bit of summer water where dry. Zone 8, probably into 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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

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    Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Tricolor'

    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
    Photo of Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Tricolor' flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Muehlenbeckia complexa

    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
    Photo of Muehlenbeckia complexa foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Muehlenbeckia axillaris

    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
    Photo of Muehlenbeckia axillaris foliage by Anna Kullgren
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    Muehlenbeckia astonii

    aka Shrubby Tororaro, Wiggy-wig Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Muehlenbeckia astonii form by Wilma Verburg
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    Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Texture Big Leaf'

    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
    Photo of Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Texture Big Leaf' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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