Botanical Name: Myoporum parvifolium
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Common Name: Ground Cover Myoporum  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Kathleen Moore
Photographer: Normans/Frommer
  • Description

  • Notes

This groundcover will grow quickly to 8" x 6' . Does well in well in partial or full sun with moderate water. It produces delicate white flowers that bloom in spring. The bright green leaves are slightly fleshy. It is a good cover on slopes. It may die if overwatered. Native to Australia.
Frost tolerant to 20 F.