Annuals
Muehlenbeckia axillaris
Creeping wire vine
Also known as: Muehlenbeckia complexa Nana
Tiny round leaves cover a network of thin, wiry stems. Creeping wire vine can trail from pots or spread into a ground-hugging mat. Unlike most plants in the annuals department, it is a hardy perennial where winter drainage and the planting site suit it; the RHS lists Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Nana' as a synonym.
At a glance
- Sun
- Morning sun to part shade
- Mature size
- 3–4 in. tall × About 2 ft. wide
- Water
- Moderate; good drainage
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 6–9; winter survival depends on site and drainage
- Life cycle
- Perennial; often sold for seasonal containers
Sizes & prices
- 4"$5.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Avoid waterlogged soil and standing water.
Growing & care
- Soil & drainage
- Use freely draining garden soil or a container with drainage holes.
- Pruning
- Trim runners as needed to contain its spread.
- Cold tolerance
- Protect container plants from prolonged hard freezes.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Source photograph; resized without cropping.
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.