Myoporum parvifoliumCreeping Boobialla

The Myoporum parvifolium, or Creeping Boobialla, is a hardy, fast-growing evergreen groundcover native to Australia. Known for its dense, low-growing habit and fine, bright green foliage, it forms a lush mat that suppresses weeds and stabilises soil. In spring and summer, small, star-shaped white to pale pink flowers add seasonal charm. Reaching just 10 to 20 cm in height and spreading up to 2 to 3 metres wide, it's ideal for covering slopes, borders, and rockeries.

Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, Creeping Boobialla is a practical and beautiful choice for native and water-wise gardens.

Specifications

• Height10 to 20 cm
• Width2 to 3 metres
• Native toAustralia
• FoliageFine, bright green leaves; evergreen
• Growth rateFast

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, or clay types
• LightFull sun to partial shade
• WaterLow; drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate, coastal, and arid regions

Additional Features

• FlowersSmall, star-shaped white to pale pink blooms in spring and summer
• UsesPerfect for groundcover, erosion control, borders, and rock gardens
• SpacingPlant 0.5 to 1 metre apart for dense coverage
• Low MaintenanceMinimal care required; occasional trimming to shape if needed
• Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and hardy
• Drought ToleranceWell-suited to low-water and coastal gardens
• Erosion ControlExcellent for stabilising slopes and sandy soils
• Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract pollinators like bees and beneficial insects
• VersatilityComplements native, contemporary, and low-maintenance garden designs

The Creeping Boobialla is a durable and versatile groundcover, perfect for creating lush, weed-suppressing carpets in gardens and landscapes.

Project pedigree: This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. Read the tolerance catalogue record.