Product Description
Muehlenbeckia axillaris 'Nana'
Common Name: Little Leaf Wire Vine
Zones 6 to 9.
Full sun to part shade.
Plants reach 2 to 4 inches tall and 24 inches wide;
evergreen creeping groundcover.
Growth rate: Vigorous, with a tighter growth habit than Muehlenbeckia axillaris Creeping Wire Vine.
Muehlenbeckia axillaris 'Nana', also commonly known as Creeping Wire Vine or Matted Lignum, is a low-growing, evergreen groundcover with a wiry, spreading habit. It is prized for its delicate appearance, versatility, and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.
Key Features:
- Wiry growth: Features slender, wiry stems that create a dense, interwoven mat.
- Tiny leaves: Has small, rounded, dark green leaves that add a delicate texture.
- Spreading habit: Spreads quickly to form a low-growing carpet, typically reaching only 2-4 inches tall but spreading up to 24 inches wide.
- Inconspicuous flowers: Produces tiny, greenish-white flowers in spring, followed by small, white berries.
- Bronze fall color: The foliage takes on attractive bronze hues in autumn.
- Versatile: Can be used as a groundcover, in rock gardens, spilling over walls, or even in hanging baskets.
- Hardy: Tolerates a range of conditions, including drought, heat, and some foot traffic. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Uses in the Garden:
- Groundcover: Effective for covering large areas and suppressing weeds.
- Rock gardens: Adds texture and interest to rock gardens, softening hard edges.
- Spilling over walls: Creates a cascading effect when planted along walls or raised beds.
- Hanging baskets: The trailing stems look lovely spilling out of hanging baskets or containers.
- Erosion control: Helps to stabilize slopes and prevent erosion.
- Between stepping stones: Can be planted between stepping stones to soften the look and add greenery.
Growing Tips:
- Sunlight: Plant in full sun to part shade.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates a variety of soil types.
- Watering: Water regularly until established, then only during prolonged dry periods.
- Pruning: Can be pruned to shape or control its spread.
Muehlenbeckia axillaris 'Nana' is a charming and versatile groundcover that adds texture and interest to a variety of garden settings. Its delicate appearance, hardiness, and low-maintenance nature make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking an easy-care plant with a unique look.
Excellent for large areas and stabilizing or erosion control on slopes, containers, drought tolerant, ground cover, mass plantings, and tolerates fairly high foot traffic. Mow foliage at the highest possible cutting height in late winter before new growth. Deer resistant.
Ten (10) plants in 4.5-inch containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
