Native

Creeping Boobialla (broad leaf form) 140MM

Myoporum parvifolium broad leaf

I am Creeping Boobialla (broad leaf form). My family originated from Victoria, NSW and SA.

Habit Groundcover - Suitable for coastal conditions

Plant family Scrophulariaceae

I am a tough native groundcover with spreading stems and aromatic broad green leaves. I produce attractive white, star-like flowers from spring to autumn, which attractive pollinators. I am perfect used to cover embankments, planted underneath taller plants, in dry gardens, as a "living mulch" and to suppress weeds. Hardy I tolerate drought, light frost, and am suitable for coastal planting. I perform best when grown in a sunny position in moist well-drained soil, however, I will also perform well in part-shade. To keep me looking at my best, prune me after flowering to maintain my compact growth.

Caution: Harmful if eaten. Skin, eye & respiratory irritant

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

I am suitable for covering embankments & for planting beneath taller plants

I produce attractive white star-like flowers from spring to autumn

Hardy I am suitable for growing in coastal conditions

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in a full sun to part shade position

Height: 0.1m Width: 2m(Size at point of sale approx. 35cm including pot)

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

I grow in a wide range of soils, but prefer it to be moist and well-drained

Frost tolerance: Medium

Plant features

Coastal tolerant White flowers Green foliage Flowers Jan-May, Sep-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

Tips for success

Prune me back after flowering to maintain my compact growth

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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Creeping Boobialla (broad leaf form) 140MM

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