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Myoporum parvifolium

Ground Cover Myoporum

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Normans/Frommer

 

Description

This great groundcover will grow 9" high and 9' wide and does well in partial or full sun with moderate watering. It produces delicate white flowers that bloom in summer and are surrounded by tiny, bright green leaves.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.