Davis Creeping Myoporum

Davis Creeping Myoporum (Myoporum parvifolium) is a high-performance, evergreen ground cover renowned for its incredible growth rate and rugged durability. The 'Davis' variety features lush, light green foliage that forms a thick, weed-suppressing carpet, making it one of the most effective plants for large-scale landscaping and erosion control on slopes.

This resilient shrub is a favorite for Mediterranean and coastal gardens because it easily tolerates heat, drought, poor soil, and salt spray. In the summer, the dense foliage is accented by tiny, fragrant white flowers that attract butterflies, followed by small purple berries. Beyond its beauty, it is a functional "problem-solver" plant—highly valued for being fire-wise and tough enough to handle the most demanding sunny locations.

Why you’ll love it:

• Fast-growing evergreen that quickly covers large areas and prevents weeds
• Extremely resilient: Tolerates drought, heat, salt air, and poor soil conditions
• Fire-wise and coastal tolerant; ideal for California and coastal landscapes
• Fragrant white summer flowers that provide a delicate nectar source for butterflies
• Low-profile mounding habit (8–12 inches) with an impressive 9-foot spread

This 4-inch healthy live plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires very little water once established. Because of its wide-spreading nature, it is perfect for stabilizing banks or replacing traditional lawns in water-wise gardens. Hardy in USDA Zone 9, the Davis Creeping Myoporum is the ultimate low-maintenance solution for a green, thriving landscape.