Myoporum parvifolium – White
White Groundcover Myoporum
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 6-12" x 6-8' |
Exposure | Full to Partial Sun |
Water | Medium, Low Water |
Flower Color | White |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Deer Resistant, Desert Conditions, Low Water Use |
Container Sizes | #1 |
Natural Growth Habit | Spreading |
Sunset Garden Zones | 8, 9, 12-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9A-10B |
Plant Type | Ground Cover, Shrub |
Fast-growing evergreen typically used as a groundcover. Grows 6-12″ tall x 6-8′ wide rooting where stems contact moist soil. This popular species features dense finely-divided lush green foliage highlighted with an abundance of small star-shaped white flowers that appear primarily spring thru summer with sporadic bloom occurring throughout the year in warmer climates. Great groundcover for controlling erosion on slopes and hillsides. Loves heat and will tolerate temperatures down to 20° F. Low water needs once established. Full to partial sun.