Myoporum parvifolium Myopar Syn Myoporum parvifolium, Creeping Boobialla, Creeping Myoporum 140mm
Myoporum parvifolium Myopar Syn Myoporum parvifolium, Creeping Boobialla, Creeping Myoporum 140mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Myoporum parvifolium Syn Myoporum parvifolium, Creeping Boobialla, Creeping Myoporum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Myoporum parvifolium, or Creeping Boobialla, is a versatile and hardy ground cover native to Australia. It forms a dense mat of small, narrow leaves and produces clusters of white flowers during the warmer months. This low-maintenance plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is commonly used as a ground cover on slopes, in rock gardens, or as a border plant. Myoporum parvifolium adds beauty to landscapes with its attractive foliage and delicate flowers, while also providing functional ground cover and erosion control. Myoporum is a great choice for bank stabilisation, is fire retardant and for coastal sites. A fine leaf form and a purple leaf form are also available. Grows to approx. 15-30cm H x 1-2m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Embankment, Erosion Control, Fire Retardant, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Habitat, Lawn Alternatives, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Roundabouts / Splitters, Tropical Garden, Verge, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Scrophulariaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
Plant will be supplied in 14cm pot.