Botanical name:

Muehlenbeckia axillaris

Common name(s):

Creeping pōhuehue, creeping wire vine

About:

This species is typically found thriving in rocky areas as well as in the riverbeds of the South Island and lower North Island. It serves as a very good ground cover option for harsh and challenging sites, successfully forming a tight, low-lying mat characterised by an abundance of small, dark green leaves.

Natural habitat:

Naturally found alongside river beds and in rocky areas.

Growing environment:

Sun, Drought, Wind, Coastal & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand’s North & South Islands. Also the south eastern states of Australia.

Height: 10cm

Flowering: 

Summer with a creamy white coloured flower/s

Fruiting:

Late summer – autumn with a shiny black fruit.

Uses:

Bird food/ attractant, Bee food, Riparian plantings & Ground cover

How to grow:

Easy from fresh seed and hardwood cuttings, which should be taken in winter.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. Sow seed direct & keep moist until germination is complete.