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PLANT OF THE WEEK: Nr. 2 Scientific name: Myoporum parvifolium Common Name: Creeping Boobialla Family: Scrophulariaceae Distribution: south western New South Wales, central and western Victoria and eastern South Australia. Description: mat forming shrub with tiny, linear leaves Growth: spread is up to 3 metres Flowering:late spring through to early autumn. Are you after a low growing plant that’s tough, has pretty little flowers, and doesn’t mind neglect? Sounds too perfect, but there is such a plant and it’s endemic to Australia. Let’s find out more about creeping boobiallaI'm talking with Adrian O’Mally, qualified horticulturist and native plant expert. Also bird and insect attracting makes it a lovely addition to your garden. This is one tough little plant, coping with dry sandy soils for long periods, even saline soils. Excellent as a bank stabiliser in sun or part shade. Creeping boobialla is also excellent as a lawn alternative in low traffic areas. Once the plant has established, you can virtually forget it about.