Late to this thread. Love all the spring activity in your garden Debra!
I really like my Vinca. Yes, it spreads but in the rock garden it is always so pretty as a carpet of purple blooms under the daffodil blooms. Really makes them pop. As for lirape, I have some patches that are huge so they don't always get trimmed down as they should. They are too tough to cut down with a trimmer, so it has become a chore to clip them all down. The only plus has been some of the clumps now grow much prettier flowers than before. Go figure!
You keep taking care of yourself Debra.