myrtle

A fantastic, classic, evergreen groundcover with oval shaped, medium green foliage, long, sprawling branches that root at each node, and are covered in five petaled, periwinkle-blue blossoms in spring, blooming sporadically the rest of the season. Plant in any soil type or light exposure; will fade in too much shade. Use in front borders, under trees or trailing out of pots. Myrtle is an excellent, dense, grower that is can reduce soil erosion, and also smother weeds.

Plant in well-drained, nutrient rich soil amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water, once a week the first year. Use Plant-tone and Iron-tone in spring or at planting; apply Osmocote in summer. Shear or mow to rejuvenate foliage. Mulch 1-2” to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. Divide in spring when necessary.