Myrtle is a trailing plant often used for a ground cover. The flowers are pale blue or lavender and stems root as they grow along the ground. Myrtle grows best in partial shade in a moist soil. Bulbs may be interplanted with myrtle giving a nice effect.
Cultivars offer purple flowers, double flowers, and yellow or variegated leaves.
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