Myoporum parvifolium (Creeping Boobialla)
Myoporum parvifolium (Creeping Boobialla)
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Myoporum parvifolium, commonly known as Creeping Boobialla, is an attractive evergreen groundcover with lush, fresh green semi-succulent foliage. Its narrow, blunt, and thick leaves form a dense mat, perfect for under-planting, cascading over walls, or filling gaps in garden beds. During late spring to early summer, clusters of fragrant white tubular flowers appear, followed by decorative globular berries, adding both beauty and sensory appeal to outdoor spaces.
This hardy Australian native thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates a variety of soils, including some clays, as long as they are well-drained. Creeping Boobialla is drought-tolerant once established, moderately frost-resistant, and low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning. Ideal for embankments, vertical gardens, and waterwise landscaping, it provides a lush, natural look while supporting sustainable gardening practices.

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Mature height
0.15 metres
Mature width
0.5–1.5 metres
Spacing
0.5–1 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Fresh green foliage with fragrant white tubular flowers; followed by globular berries
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late spring to early summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low-maintenance; no pruning required unless shaping, occasional low-phosphorus fertiliser beneficial
Root System
Shallow, spreading roots ideal for groundcover, embankments, and cascading over walls