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Creeping Boobialla

Myoporum parvifolium
Creeping Boobialla
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A fast growing evergreen groundcover that produces a mass of small star-shaped flowers and spread to approximately 2 metres. This hardy groundcovers forms a thick mat of fine foliage and is an excellent weed suppressor that also attracts birds and butterflies.

Form
Groundcover
Height
0-0.5m
Flowering Time
  • Summer
  • Spring
Plant Origin
Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
  • Part Shade
Water Requirement
Low
Tolerates
  • Heavy and Clay soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Lime / Alkaline Soil
  • Acidic Soils
  • Dry conditions
  • Some Coastal Exposure
  • Full Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Birds
  • Butterfly Attracting
  • Lizard Habitat
Natural Occurence
Vic/ SA
Bush Tucker Plant
No