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Creeping Myoporum

Myoporum parvifolium, Scrophulariaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

River CoobaAcacia stenophylla
Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Centipede GrassEremochloa ophiuroides
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Three-leaf SumacRhus trilobata
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Desert SaltbushAtriplex polycarpa

Myoporum produces compounds that can inhibit salt-tolerant plants in coastal environments

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlGround CoverSalt ToleranceCoastal Stabilization

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

AntisepticWound Treatment

Common Questions

What zones does Creeping Myoporum grow in?

Creeping Myoporum grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Creeping Myoporum?

Good companions for Creeping Myoporum include River Cooba, Centipede Grass, Three-leaf Sumac.

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