Creeping Myrtle

Large blue flowers complement glossy green leaves. A stunning ground cover for difficult situations such as dry shade under trees and for erosion control on banks or slopes. Best performance when shaded from hot afternoon sun.

Companion Plants

Balloon Flower

Daylily

Ferns

Plant Details

Common name

Creeping Myrtle
Botanical name

Vinca minor
Variety

Bowles Variety
Zone

USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

6" (15 cm)
Habit

Ground cover
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Purple
Bloom Time

Spring
Maintenance

Keep weed-free

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