Myoporum parvifolium 'Putah Creek'
Wide-leaf Myoporum
Description
This evergreen ground cover grows 1' high and 8' wide. It is drought tolerant once established and blooms with white flowers. It cannot take foot traffic.
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.