Muehlenbeckia ephedroides

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Mühlenbeckia ephedroides, Pohuehue Plant

Muehlenbeckia ephedroides forms a dense mat of wiry, brown stems with tiny, green leaves that are barely visible. This NZ native typically grows to 40 cm tall and 2 m wide. Muehlenbeckia ephedroides is a great groundcover plant as it will cover large areas and can help stabilise slopes. It also makes for an attractive and interesting plant that will tolerate a reasonable amount of foot traffic.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	30 cm
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Paths & Steps
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Mühlenbeckia ephedroides, Pohuehue Plant

Pohuehue Plant

The Pohuehue plant is the common name for Muehlenbeckia ephedroides. It is an unusual plant because it virtually has no leaves. It forms a dense mat of wiry, brown stems with tiny, green leaves that are barely visible. This NZ native typically grows to 40 cm tall and 2 m wide, growing best when planted in in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of extended periods of dry, coastal conditions, frost, and cool climates. The Pohuehue plant is a great groundcover plant as it will cover large areas and can help stabilise slopes. It also makes for an attractive and interesting plant that will tolerate a reasonable amount of foot traffic.