Myoporum parvifolium Mallee Carpet

Common Name: Mallee Carpet Myoporum

Description:
Myoporum parvifolium ‘Mallee Carpet’ is a hardy, fast-growing Australian native ground cover, prized for its dense, spreading habit and low-maintenance nature. It features small, bright green leaves and produces a profusion of delicate white star-shaped flowers from spring through summer, attracting bees and beneficial insects. This tough, drought-tolerant plant is ideal for erosion control, suppressing weeds, and filling large garden spaces. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, ‘Mallee Carpet’ prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. It is highly resilient, tolerating dry conditions, coastal environments, and frost. Occasional trimming will help maintain a tidy, compact form.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 10-20cm
• Width: 2-3m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Australian Native
• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Fast-growing
• Erosion Control
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Westringia (Westringia spp.)
• Lomandra (Lomandra spp.)
• Grevillea ground covers (Grevillea spp.)
• Leptospermum (Tea Tree)
• Acacia ground covers (Acacia spp.)