Muehlenbeckia Species, Maidenhair Vine, Wire Vine

Muehlenbeckiacomplexa

Genus
Muehlenbeckia (mew-len-BEK-ee-uh)
Species
complexa (kom-PLEKS-uh)
Synonym
Calacinum complexum
Muehlenbeckia austracompla
Muehlenbeckia microphylla
Muehlenbeckia paucifolia
Muehlenbeckia trilobata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brentwood, California

Orange, California

San Diego, California

Pensacola, Florida

Wellborn, Florida

Munsonville, New Hampshire

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Christiana, Tennessee

Cordova, Tennessee

Katy, Texas

Rhome, Texas

San Angelo, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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Katy, TX (Zone 9a) | September 2014 | positive

Lovely wall cover, climbs brick very well. We have it in a corner just by the door, and have found that it is good shelter for a couple o...Read More

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West Valley City, UT (Zone 6b) | October 2012 | positive

Love, love, love my Muehleys. Perfect for hanging baskets, they add a wiry, airy texture with loooong stems.

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Aurora, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2011 | positive

I found this plant @ the Farmer's Market in Embarcadero. It's so lacy, delicate and attractive -- I had to have it! Upon returning home...Read More

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Christiana, TN (Zone 6b) | June 2011 | positive

This wonderful little groundcover has been perfectly hardy, though deciduous, for me in zone 6b for over 3 years now. I wouldn't be witho...Read More

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Nelson, NH (Zone 5a) | November 2007 | positive

I have had many of these for several years in zone 5! Thay do look like they are dead in the spring and leaves don't come back until late...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | October 2006 | positive

Excellent climbing plant will cover a fence or other support quickly and form a dense impenetrable mass. Responds well to clipping and pr...Read More

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(Zone 10b) | October 2003 | positive

lovely vine grown for special appearance with tiny round leaves like glued to dark wiry stems. for connossaires!

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