Wirevine
Muehlenbeckia hastulata
Muehlenbeckia
Polygonaceae
Native Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
A hardy, wiry-stemmed climbing plant that's excellent for covering fences or trellises with minimal care. Tolerates coastal conditions and poor soils once established. The small heart-shaped leaves create an attractive fine-textured covering that's virtually maintenance-free.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately And Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Argentina Northwest
Argentina South
California
Chile Central
Chile North
Chile South
Peru
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 30, 2021 by av br y fac (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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