Vinca minor
Dwarf Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle
An evergreen perennial that forms a trailing carpet. Flowers are 5-petaled pinwheels of periwinkle blue. Springtime blooms are tucked into the dark green foliage. Leaves are thick, elliptic, and smaller than V. major.
USDA zones: 4 - 8; annual in all zones
Sunset zones: 1 - 24; annual in all zones
Mature size: 4 - 6 inches high and 3 feet wide
Light needs: part sun to part shade, full sun in cool climates
Water needs: low to moderate water