This spreading shrub has trailing reddish stems that form a compact mounded habit. It has narrow dark green leaves and the white to lilac star-shaped flowers have a honey scent and appear in small clusters from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Myoporum parvifoliumis naturally found in Australia from Tasmania to Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia growing in an open sunny position in well drained moderately fertile soils and is drought and light frost tolerant.

Creeping Boobialla is grown for its spreading habit and fragrant flowers. It is used in rockeries as a spill-over or small gardens as a ground cover and is very suitable for coastal regions tolerating salt spray. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and requires little maintenance once established.ID 1972

Myoporum(my-o-POR-rum) parvifolium(par-vee-FOL-ee-um)

Myoporaceae (my-o-POR-AY-see-ee)
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