Creeping Myrtle

Lovely flowers complement glossy leaves. A reliable and attractive 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

Black-Eyed Susan

Daylily

Shasta Daisy

Plant Details

Common name

Creeping Myrtle
Botanical name

Vinca minor
Variety

na
Zone

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

Part sun
Height

6-8" (15-20 cm)
Habit

Trailing
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Purple
Bloom Time

Spring
Maintenance

Keep weed-free

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Macy D.'s collection

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