A fast, dense prostrate native that hugs the ground with succulent green foliage and tiny white star flowers in summer. An outstanding weed-suppressing cover for banks and verges.
At a glance
- Plant type: Spreading groundcover
- Mature size: 10 cm H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Creeping Boobialla
Botanically, Myoporum parvifolium is a fast-growing spreading groundcover in the Scrophulariaceae family, native to South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia. It reaches around 10 cm tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Creeping Boobialla
Creeping Boobialla suits warm-temperate, Mediterranean and arid and semi-arid climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds and is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Creeping Boobialla does best in free-draining, sandy, clay and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Creeping Boobialla is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Creeping Boobialla after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Creeping Boobialla in the garden
Creeping Boobialla earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes, pots and courtyard containers and feeding bees and pollinators. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Creeping Boobialla with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Creeping Boobialla
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