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a small purple flower growing out of the ground

Creeping myrtle is also known as Vinca minor and periwinkle. It is a perennial evergreen ground cover that offers small, brilliant blue blossoms. It is quite easy to cultivate and has the tendency to escape cultivation and form thick mats of vegetation in wild areas.

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some green plants are growing in the ground

Creeping myrtle is also known as Vinca minor and periwinkle. It is a perennial evergreen ground cover that offers small, brilliant blue blossoms. It is quite easy to cultivate and has the tendency to escape cultivation and form thick mats of vegetation in wild areas.

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pink flowers in a pot with the title 3 terrible places to plant crepe myrtite

The fall planting season quickly approaches – the best time for planting most trees and shrubs. It's a good bet many for you will be shopping for crepe myrtles. Before you do, I'm going to say something so shocking it verges on heresy. There are some places you shouldn't plant a crepe myrtle. #gardenideas #gardening #southerngardening #southernliving

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a rock sitting in the middle of some blue flowers

Vinca minor - common names are "Creeping Myrtle" and "Periwinkle." It is a WONDERFUL evergreen perennial groundcover with small glossy dark green leaves that look attractive all year. In the spring it gets covered in small lavender-blue (periwinkle!) flowers. It is pest free and has shallow roots that enable it to spread easily. It seems to grow just as well in shade as part sun but with fewer flowers in the spring. It naturally spreads indefinitely. You can see in this picture how it could…

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there are many potted trees in the yard and one person is standing next to them

Crape myrtles are popular in our region of the mid to lower South and rightfully so. Unlike the in vogue nature of plants such as Bradford ...

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purple flowers with green leaves in the background

Vinca minor - common names are "Creeping Myrtle" and "Periwinkle." It is a WONDERFUL evergreen perennial groundcover with small glossy dark green leaves that look attractive all year. In the spring it gets covered in small lavender-blue (periwinkle!) flowers. It is pest free and has shallow roots that enable it to spread easily. It seems to grow just as well in shade as part sun but with fewer flowers in the spring. It's not invasive, but it naturally spreads indefinitely... So if you want…

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purple flowers are growing on the edge of a stone wall

Vinca minor or Periwinkle is a favorite flowering groundcover, even in the coldest zones. It loves shade, so its perfect for ringing trees, making mowing easier. Short plants with small, glossy green leaves put on little flowers in periwinkle blue. Its lovely.

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