Myrtle
Myrtle (also known as Periwinkle)
Vinca minor L.
| Family | Dogbane (Apocynaceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Spring |
| Habitat | Forest |
| Status | Non-Native |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 2-4″ |
| Flower | Five-petal blue flower up to 1 inch across on short, erect stems which rise above the leaves. |
| Leaf | Shiny, leathery leaves appear in pairs along the stem. Leaves stay green all year. |
| Notes | The stems are smooth and lay on the ground like vines creating a dense ground cover. This plant is used as ground cover in landscaping and have escaped and are often found near abandoned homesteads, cemeteries, and roadsides. |
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