A premium native groundcover delivering rapid coverage, white flowers and effortless garden performance
Creeping Boobialla Yareena, is a drought & Frost Tolerant Native Groundcover. Thick, Green, Clean foliage, white flowers. Grows to 15cm
Myoporum parvifolium ‘Yareena’ is a superior variety of creeping boobialla, known for its denser growth habit, bright green foliage, and improved disease resistance compared to other Myoporum varieties. It is a hardy, fast-growing groundcover that is ideal for suppressing weeds, stabilizing slopes, and covering large areas with minimal maintenance.
Key Features:
- Growth Habit: Low-growing, dense, and spreading groundcover (spreads up to 2m wide, grows 10-20 cm high)
- Foliage: Bright green, small, narrow leaves
- Flowers: Small, white, star-shaped flowers appear in spring and summer
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained soils (tolerates sandy, loamy, and coastal soils)
- Drought Tolerance: Very high, once established
- Frost Tolerance: Moderate (more resilient than older Myoporum varieties)
- Disease Resistance: Improved resistance to fungal diseases compared to other forms of Myoporum
- Maintenance: Very low; occasional light pruning to maintain shape or encourage denser growth
- Uses:
- Groundcover for large areas, suppressing weeds effectively
- Erosion control on slopes, embankments, and banks
- Coastal gardens (tolerates salt spray)
- Between stepping stones or pathways
- Firewise landscaping due to its low flammability
Planting & Care Tips:
- Plant in well-draining soil and water regularly until established.
- Requires little water once mature, making it a great choice for low-maintenance, drought-tolerant gardens.
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
- Can be lightly pruned to maintain shape or encourage more compact growth.
