Myoporum insulare Lie Low Myoporum insulare Lie Low Botanical Name: Myoporum insulare Lie Low Common Groundcover Common Boobialla, Prostrate Names: Myoporum, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Groundcovers Plant Habit: Dense, Mat Forming, Prostrate, Spreading Description: Native, dense low matting groundcover that makes a great weed suppressant with glossy green leaves and a mass of small pale lilac flowers appear along the stems throughout Summer. Fast growing and low maintenance, Myoporum is a great choice for bank stabilisation, is fire retardant and for coastal sites. Mature Height: <15cm Position: Full Sun, Semi Shade Mature Width: 1-2m Soil Type: Loam, Sandy, Well Drained Family Name: Scrophulariaceae Landscape Use(s): Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Erosion Control, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Lawn Alternatives, Low Origin: Australia Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Verge, Container / Pot Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Pink, Purple Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Summer Requires good drainage, may suffer root root otherwise. Apply a high nitrogen Fruit: Insignificant fertiliser annually. Trim to shape if necessary. Plant 1.5-2m apart if using as a groundcover. Requirements: Growth Rate: Fast Plant Care: Maintenance Level: Low Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser Water Usage: Low Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate Disclaimer: Information and images provided is to be used as a guide only. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy and relevancy of all information, any decisions based on this information are the sole responsibility of the viewer. Call 1300 787 401 plantmark.com.au.