Myrtle is an elegant evergreen shrub appreciated for its glossy green leaves and delicate white flowers with long, fluffy stamens that bloom from late spring to summer. The fragrant blossoms are followed by small berries, adding extra beauty and attracting birds to the garden. Myrtle is often grown as a hedge, border plant, or decorative shrub because of its neat shape and year-round foliage. It prefers full sun to partial shade and grows best in well-drained soil. USDA Hardiness Zones 8–11, where warm temperatures allow it to grow vigorously and flower abundantly each year.