Myoporum parvifolium
Creeping 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.