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Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver'
Also Known As
- Sterling Silver Creeping Myrtle
Plant type
perennial, carnivorous, groundcover
size
- H: 6"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 5a-9a
Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver' plant details
Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver' is an evergreen perennial groundcover carnivorous with variegated foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover carnivorous
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: evergreen variegated
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver'
Gardening facts about Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver' plant
How to Grow Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 16"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- occasional - low
aka Illumination Periwinkle
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 2"-8"
Width: 24"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Vinca minor 'Variegata', Lesser Variegated Periwinkle
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 2'
- mostly sun - shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 24"-60"
- sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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