Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Muehlenbeckia

Species:

Muehlenbeckia axillaris

USDA Symbol:

MUAX2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, rocky or sandy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky alpine and subalpine regions