Botanical Name: Muehlenbeckia complexa
Common Name: Mattress vine Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Low, sprawling, aggressive plant which can climb into existing plants or up a fence or wall; can also be kept as a low groundcover Height to 30' Spread to 30' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates most any soil if drainage is good Hardiness Hardy: Zones 3-9, 14-24 Morphology: Leaves oval to orbiculate, to 3/4" long and across, on black twining stems which can twine aggressively; leaves dark green, somewhat shiny Flowers tiny panicle to 1/2" long; inconspicuous, creamy white to yellow-geen Fruit small achene Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: used as an aggressive groundcover in rustic settings; its rampant growth can overtake other plants; can be used as a dense climber to cover chain-link fences or walls Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering; can tolerate some drought Fertilizing slow-release at planting time Pruning head back strongly to keep controlled Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other Origin: New Zealand Family: Polygonaceae Notes: |
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