Red Leaf Groundcover Myoporum

Red Leaf Groundcover Myoporum (Myoporum parvifolium Red Leaf Form) is a fast-growing, dense evergreen groundcover that provides a lush carpet of texture and color for sunny landscapes. This variety is particularly striking for its fleshy green leaves that take on beautiful red or purple tones during cooler weather or when exposed to bright sun. In late spring and summer, the plant is covered in clusters of small, fragrant creamy-white star-shaped flowers with red centers, followed by attractive purple berries.

This vigorous, mat-forming variety is highly versatile and serves as a professional-grade solution for low-maintenance landscaping. It is an excellent choice for smothering weeds, covering steep banks, or trailing over stone walls and embankments. Because it is drought, fire, heat, and salt-tolerant, it thrives in challenging coastal or xeriscape conditions. You will receive a healthy 4" plant, ready to establish a sprawling, evergreen mat that naturally suppresses weeds and stabilizes the soil.

Why you’ll love it:

• Dynamic Foliage: Deep green leaves feature red-tinged edges that intensify in color with sun exposure and cool weather.
• Dense Weed Suppression: Quickly forms a thick, carpet-like mat that prevents weed growth and aids in erosion control.
• Pollinator Friendly: Fragrant summer flowers are a major attractant for butterflies and beneficial insects.
• Climate Resilient: Exceptionally hardy against drought, fire, and poor soil conditions once established.
• Versatile Groundcover: Perfect for hillsides, rockeries, or as a visual lawn alternative in low-traffic areas.

This 4" healthy live plant thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers moderate to dry watering in well-drained soil. It is remarkably resilient and adaptable to varied soil types, including poor or rocky earth. To maintain its neat, professional appearance and encourage new growth, it can be pruned lightly after the summer flowering period. Red Leaf Groundcover Myoporum is the ultimate choice for the gardener who wants high-impact, rugged performance in a convenient 4" size.