What Is Myrtle Ground Cover?

Myrtle ground cover (Vinca minor), also called periwinkle, is an evergreen plant with small, star-shaped flowers that develop in spring. The plants display blossoms in purple, white or blue and grow approximately 6 inches tall, spreading quickly from long shoots.

Is myrtle ground cover easy to grow?

The lush green perennial ground cover, which has its origins in Europe, is considered an invasive plant in some parts of the United States because of its easy, aggressive growth. Creeping myrtle enjoys full sun, but it can grow in partial shade and doesn't require much in the way of special soil or water.

Does creeping myrtle spread?

Creeping myrtle is a fast-spreading, 4- to 8-inch-tall, evergreen groundcover with shiny green leaves borne in pairs on long, arching stems. Star-like, 1-inch-wide blue flowers bloom for one month in spring.