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Myoporum parvifolium purpurea

Creeping Boobialla

Myoporum parvifolium purpureum, commonly known as Boobialla, is a ground covering plant that is renowned for its flowers and foliage. Masses of small, white flowers are borne through spring and summer which result in small, purple berries. It carries small, dark purple leaves on woody branches that spread across the ground, and typically grows to 30 cm tall and 2 m wide. Myoporum parvifolium purpureum is commonly used as a groundcover or in borders. This is an excellent plant for banks and is well suited to modern gardens, pool areas, and coastal gardens.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Groundcover Plants
Height:20 cm
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Wind
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCreeping Boobialla
Sku19272

Myoporum parvifolium purpurea Details

Myoporum parvifolium purpureum, commonly known as Boobialla, is a ground covering plant that is renowned for its flowers and foliage. Masses of small, white flowers are borne through spring and summer which result in small, purple berries. It carries small, dark purple leaves on woody branches that spread across the ground, and typically grows to 30 cm tall and 2 m wide. This shrub performs best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site, and is tolerant of both dry and coastal conditions. Myoporum parvifolium purpureum is commonly used as a groundcover or in borders. This is an excellent plant for banks and is well suited to modern gardens, pool areas, and coastal gardens.

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