Myoporum Parvifolium

SPECIAL QUALITIES

Also known as Creeping Boobialla, it is a fast and easily grown, native groundcover suited to a range of conditions. Grows on banks where it will bind soil and in coastal gardens. Dry tolerant, requiring very little watering.

FLOWERS

The small white star-shaped flowers cover the plant from late spring.

POSITION & USES

This versatile groundcover prefers the sun but will tolerate shade for part of the day. It will grow in a wide range of soil types. Particularly useful on banks where it will stabilise the soil.

CULTIVATION

Easily grown with little care. Will respond to a spring feed of Blood and Bone.

FERTILISING

Regular applications of Seasol and PowerFeed will keep it looking its best.

WATER RATING

• Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
• Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
• Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.

Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.

CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten.

Herb Attributes