Myoporum, Prostrate Myoporum 'Prostratum'

Myoporumparvifolium

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Myoporum (my-OH-por-um)
Species
parvifolium (par-vee-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mesa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tolleson, Arizona

Alamo, California

Martinez, California

San Francisco, California

Stockton, California

Las Vegas, Nevada

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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Ventura, CA | March 2021 | positive

So far great ground cover for southern California bank. However, gophers LOVE it! Landscaper planted my bank with 1 gallon Myoporum parvi...Read More

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San Francisco, CA | July 2014 | positive

The negatives in the Arizona gardener's review are positives in a relatively inhospitable garden by the beach. This plant works well in s...Read More

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Tolleson, AZ (Zone 9a) | February 2007 | negative

This plant grows very quickly and is difficult to train away from driveways and keep in it's own area. It also attracts flies like nothi...Read More

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