Muehlenbeckia, Creeping Wire Vine, Maidenhair Vine, Mattress Vine 'Nana'

On Oct 18, 2021, Cindy6614 from Tucker, GA wrote:

I love it in pots. It adapts to low light conditions without fizzling out but of course grows much thicker and stronger in sun.
It adds a very delicate touch to outdoor pots with taller 'thrills' don't don't spill.
It has not been invasive for me but I am going to put it in the ground in the sun soon and watch the outcome. I'm in Tucker GA zone 7 (7b) My main desire for it is only in potting because it is a beautiful easy plant and always gives the right touch to almost any arrangement.

On Apr 30, 2020, Teravi from Felida, WA wrote:

Research, read the negative reviews here, and avoid this ground cover! Nurseries should provide a warning on tags. A very similar Muehlenbeckia is listed on the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board-- MONITOR LIST. I've been trying for two years now to eradicate it. If anyone has been successful, PLEASE message me.

On Aug 13, 2015, DuJour from Santa Cruz, CA wrote:

The plant is pure evil. It looks great and makes for nice ground cover, plus it doesn't take any effort for it to thrive ... which is precisely why it's evil. It grows beyond control and never dies. It would survive a nuclear winter. But the biggest problem is it will grow inside the walls of your house and come out your roof and through any crack in foundation or walls. And at that point it's very difficult to remove it from under your foundation. And to compound the problem, it's tough as leather so your hands typically won't be good enough to tear it out. So then you try digging it out, but it's so pervasive and spreads so rapidly and readily, that you can't get everywhere it goes (like under the foundation). So then you try Roundup, and after three treatments, it still comes back like ... read morea zombie.
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On Sep 19, 2014, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote:

A neighbor has grown this plant for at least 5 years in part sun, with no irrigation. It's formed a patch about a yard across, next to some thyme which it doesn't seem to want to invade. I find it attractive, and it doesn't seem to want to spread inordinately. It's hardy but tardily deciduous here (Boston Z6a).

On Mar 16, 2014, carolynsuetoo from Porterville, CA wrote:

A friend gave me this plant as a small topiary. It grew and I set it outside in a fairly shaded area moist area. It grew out of its pot with beautiful cascading vines in multi-directions. I pruned it one day, thought I had ruined it, but it filled back in. I can start new plants easily from trimmings and planting in similar locations. I live in Porterville, CA, zone 9, so frosty for weeks in winter and a scorching 105+ days for weeks in the summer. It loves a semi-shaded area with plenty of moisture. It is the most attractive plant in my yard. I love this little plant with its thriving disposition!

On Jun 12, 2012, vinobarolo from San Francisco, CA wrote:

I have experienced the serious invasive habit of this plant. It has taken over several neighbors' yards - all elderly folk who do little if any maintenance in their yards - and I constantly fight it's entrance into my back yard. It travels through and under fences, climbs trees and bushes and suffocates them. It is extremely difficult to remove as the runners travel quite deep, and the vine itself is very wiry and difficult to cut.

On Feb 4, 2011, pacactusfan from Altoona, PA wrote:

I have tried this plant as an experimental in my garden. It has not spread as much as those have reported in warmer climates, but it does return faithfully year after year. The spot it is growing in receives very bright light, but not direct sun. I also grow it in pots which I over winter in my greenhouse. It does just fine in the greenhouse.

On Jan 26, 2010, killdawabbit from Christiana, TN (Zone 6b) wrote:

Until I read the description of Muehlenbeckia axillaris I thought that's what I had. It was labeled that way. It must be 'nana' though because it is a very small, low creeper. It's beautiful. It has survived two winters here in zone 6b so far.

On Jul 21, 2009, flaflwrgrl from Allthingsplants, FL (Zone 8b) wrote:

I had to vote negative to let people know this plant can be your worst invasive nightmare. I got 2 little 4" pots of this, planted them in the driest place in my yard (in sand), full sun for 8-10 hours a day. I pretty much ignored them, that is to say that after the 1st 2 weeks I didn't water them or anything & we were in horrible drought conditions. In 1 1/2 years they had covered an area approx. 14' x 16' & I had been trying to keep them trimmed back so they wouldn't crawl into everything else. They crawled over & under & through everything in their path rooting their thin stems all along the way. They were a BEAST to get rid of. I had to spray them but where they went into my juniper I had to pull & pull & pull & still have to keep a close watch for pop ups. That is what this plant can ... read moredo in my zone. On a positive note: it could replace turf grass if all you want is a green yard with nothing else in it.

On May 19, 2007, gymcorridor from Orlando, FL wrote:

great for rock gardens