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Prostrate Myoporum, Australian Racer, Creeping Boobialla
Myoporum parvifolium
Long ground-hugging stems densely covered in small, narrow, bright green leaves. Stems will root down in moist soil. Tiny star-shape white flowers in spring and early summer. Occasional have a pink or lavender tint. May mound up on itself as it grows. Good if you want grass-green look without grass, but doesn't take foot traffic. Prefers amended, well-draining soils. Plants will sometimes die out and need to be replaced. Suffers from root rot if over-watered. Foliage may turn yellow in the summer heat. Several cultivars available including 'Burgundy Carpet' with purple new growth and 'Putah Creek' which grows slightly taller (but still less than 1 foot). Synonym: Myoporum parvifolium 'Prostratum'.
- Plant type: Groundcover
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Low
- Sun exposure: Full
- Height range: 0–1 Inches
- Width range: 6–10 Feet
- Growth rate: Fast
- Seasonal habit: Deciduous
- Flower color: White
- Flower season: Spring, Summer
- Fruit color: Purple
- General foliage color: Green
- Design style: Patio Plant
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 15 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Well Drained
- Canopy value: 50 ft²
- Native location: Australia
- PH preference: Neutral
- Sunset zones: 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
- USDA hardiness zone: 8b, 9a, 9b
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