Native

White creeping boobialla 140MM

Myoporum parvifolium alba (fine leaf)

I am White creeping boobialla. My family originated from South Australia and western Victoria.

Habit Groundcover - Hardy Ground Cover

Plant family Scrophulariaceae

I am a hardy but attractive native ground cover with succulent bright green leaves held close to the stem and masses of small star shaped white flowers in summer. My flowers are followed by small round berries. I am an ideal plant for rockeries or to cascade over retaining walls. With my tough nature and carpet like appearance I cope with a moderate amount of foot traffic suiting me to be a lawn substitute. I thrive where alternate options may fail.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

I am a hardy groundcover well suited to embankments, to flow over retaining walls and as an under planting

I produce small white fragrant star shaped flowers from spring through to autumn

I cope with moderate foot traffic suiting me to be used as a lawn substitute

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun and tolerate a significant amount of shade

Height: 0.15m Width: 2m(Size at point of sale approx. 35cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established

Suitable for coastal planting, I tolerate grey water and most soil types

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Coastal tolerant White flowers Lime Green foliage Flowers Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec

Council planting lists On 2 council lists

The species Myoporum parvifolium is on these council lists. Councils usually mean plants grown from local seed, so check whether a selected form like this one suits your project.

City of Greater Dandenong
Recommended for landscape plans: Landscape Plan Guidelines: recommended species (Small shrub, native) Source
City of Kingston
Local native plant guide: Common indigenous plants in Kingston (Soil: adaptable, coastal) Source

From each council's website, checked 26 Oct 2026. Councils update their lists from time to time, so check the source before planting on council land or for a planning permit. Find your council's lists

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers
In native and wildlife gardens
In hanging baskets

Tips for success

I am tolerant of frost, extremes of temperature and require minimal maintenance to keep me looking good

Suggested spacing: 1m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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