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Vinca minor f. alba

Also Known As

  • Vinca minor 'Alba'
  • Alba Periwinkle
  • White Creeping Myrtle
  • White Periwinkle

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-10a

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Vinca minor f. alba plant details

Vinca minor f. alba is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vinca minor f. alba

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: potentially invasive

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vinca minor f. alba

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Its flowers glowing like pure-white stars among the glossy EG foliage, this selection of the popular and vigorous groundcover will help you brighten up a shady area under trees. S-Sh/M
Vinca minor ‘Alba’ is an excellent groundcover that forms mats of shiny dark green leaves which contrast nicely with the white flowers. Evergreen. Likes any well-drained soil. Periwinkle is a low growing CLIFF HANGER® plant that will form a trailing mat of foliage and is a good selection for rock walls and containers.
Evergreen trailing vine. Green smaller leaf than species. White, 1/2" flowers early spring. Spreads quickly after established. Growth Rate fast

Gardening facts about Vinca minor f. alba plant

How to Grow Vinca minor f. alba

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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