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Muehlenbeckia axillaris
A creeping native shrub with dark wiry branches, forms a mat one metre across. Cream flowers are followed by black fruits. Food for geckos and birds.
Genus
Muehlenbeckia
Species
axillaris
Cultivar
Common name
Creeping muehlenbeckia
Family name
Polygonaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
30 cm
Width
100 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in sun or shade / Tolerates exposed sites. / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Indigenous / Nourishment
Shrubs
Category
Prostrate or creeping.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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