{"product_id":"myoporum-insulare-prostrate","title":"Myoporum insulare Prostrate","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProstrate Boobialla \/ Creeping Boobialla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myoporum insulare (Prostrate)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrophulariaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (coastal southern and eastern Australia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen prostrate groundcover shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA tough, fast-growing Australian native groundcover perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean and coastal climate. Myoporum insulare prostrate form spreads low and wide with dense, glossy bright green succulent-like foliage, creating a hardy evergreen carpet that thrives in the toughest conditions. Small white star-shaped flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by purple berries. Exceptionally salt-tolerant, drought-tough and wind-resistant, it's ideal for coastal gardens, erosion control, embankments, roadside plantings, and water-wise landscapes across South Australia where few other plants can survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm H × 2–4 m W (low, spreading prostrate habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–100 cm per year under good conditions (fast lateral spread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, bright green succulent-like oval leaves; dense, low-spreading growth; evergreen year-round with consistent colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white star-shaped flowers with purple spots; blooms spring through summer (September–February)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small purple berries follow flowering in summer and autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure year-round with spring–summer flowering and ornamental purple berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract native bees and beneficial insects; berries provide food for native birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional drought tolerance once established; exceptional heat tolerance; frost-hardy (tolerates light to moderate frosts; may show some tip damage in hard frosts but recovers); excellent wind tolerance; exceptional coastal tolerance—highly salt-spray and wind resistant (suitable for front-line coastal positions); tolerates poor, sandy, rocky, and saline soils; moderate tolerance to occasional foot traffic when established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groundcover: 1–2 plants per m² for fast coverage; Erosion control\/mass planting: 1.5–2.5 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use caution—leaves and berries may cause mild stomach upset if ingested in quantity; generally not palatable to pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (best growth and flowering in full sun; tolerates light shade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adapts to almost any well-drained soil—sandy loam, gravelly soil, rocky soil, or poor coastal soils; thrives in saline and coastal limestone soils; excellent drainage preferred but adapts to a range of conditions; avoid heavy waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak twice weekly for 6–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak every 14–21 days in summer (or less—extremely drought-tolerant); minimal to no watering in winter once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low maintenance; trim back spreading growth to control size or maintain shape if needed; prune lightly after flowering to encourage dense growth; avoid fertilisers (thrives in lean soils); use low-phosphorus native fertiliser sparingly if desired; virtually pest and disease-free; fast-growing and may require occasional trimming to contain spread in small gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ years with minimal care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia—Adelaide plains, Fleurieu Peninsula, coastal suburbs, exposed coastal and beachfront properties; thrives in harsh, exposed, and saline sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to mildly alkaline (pH 6.5–8.5); performs exceptionally well on Adelaide's calcareous and coastal limestone soils; tolerates saline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCoastal gardens and beachfront properties—exceptional front-line salt and wind tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eErosion control on slopes, embankments, dunes, and sandy soils—fast-spreading root system stabilizes soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoadside and median plantings—extreme tolerance to harsh urban and coastal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLow-maintenance nature strips, verges, and public spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMass planting in water-wise garden beds for fast evergreen coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCascading over retaining walls, raised beds, or large planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMixed native gardens with coastal rosemary, westringia, and lomandra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFirebreak plantings—succulent foliage has moderate fire-retardant properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRehabilitation and revegetation projects in coastal and degraded sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLarge-scale commercial and industrial landscapes requiring tough, low-water groundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eProstrate boobialla is the ultimate Australian native groundcover for Adelaide's toughest coastal and exposed sites. Fast-spreading, evergreen, and virtually indestructible, it thrives in salt spray, poor soils, drought, wind, and heat where most other plants fail. Glossy green year-round, covered in white flowers in spring, and requiring almost zero maintenance—it's the go-to native for extreme coastal conditions and water-wise landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48751599517948,"sku":"MYOP-INSU-PROS-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/myoporum-insulare-prostrate-boobialla-creeping-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1770436737","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/myoporum-insulare-prostrate","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}