Meuhlenbeckia, a neat plant

     Meuhlenbeckia axillaris, or Wire Vine, is an alpine plant that is a great groundcover for a small area.  In the first photo, it is the dark green triangular planting in the middle of the first level of the terraces in my front yard.
     It is very fine-textured, with tiny leaves, and it naturally mounds to form a pleasing appearance.  It has an insignificant flower in early summer.  Its main downside is that is appears dead-looking until late May, and it does not look its best until mid-June.  It requires a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
     I started this area with a single 4" pot bought at The Flower Factory near Stoughton, WI in 2007, constantly dividing it.  As it spreads fairly rapidly, one must take care not to let it become invasive.