Muehlenbeckia axillaris (Wire Vine / Creeping Wire Vine) is a low-growing, prostrate New Zealand native shrub, valued for its dense, wiry stems and small, rounded leaves. It’s ideal as a groundcover, for erosion control, and in coastal or exposed gardens.
 
Description
Prostrate, mat-forming evergreen shrub
Fine, wiry stems with small, rounded green leaves
Produces tiny greenish-white flowers, followed by small berries
Typically grows 5–15 cm high and spreads widely
Hardy, long-lived, and low-maintenance
 
Growing Conditions
Thrives in full sun to partial shade
Prefers well-drained soil, tolerates sandy or coastal soils
Drought-tolerant once established
Hardy to wind, frost, and salt spray
Very low maintenance; occasional trimming keeps tidy
 
Uses in Landscaping
Ideal for groundcover, rockeries, slopes, and coastal plantings
Excellent for erosion control and underplanting larger shrubs or trees
Adds texture and soft movement to landscapes
Suitable for residential gardens, parks, and streetscapes
Works well in mass planting for a uniform, naturalistic look