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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Evergreen trailing vine. Green smaller leaf than species. White, 1/2" flowers early spring. Spreads quickly after established. Growth Rate fast

    By: Garden World

    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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    Vinca minor 'Bowles'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 16"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Vinca minor 'Bowles' by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Vinca minor 'Illumination' PP12,132

    aka Illumination Periwinkle

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2"-8"

    Width: 24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Vinca minor 'Illumination' PP12,132 by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Vinca minor 'Argenteovariegata'

    aka Vinca minor 'Variegata', Lesser Variegated Periwinkle

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 2'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Vinca minor 'Argenteovariegata' landscape by Karl Gercens III
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    Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver'

    aka Sterling Silver Creeping Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Carnivorous, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9a

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver' flower, foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'

    aka Vinca minor 'Purpurea', Vinca minor 'Wine', Creeping Myrtle, PERIWINKLE, Purple Common Periwinkle, Wine Burgundy Vinca

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 24"-60"

    • sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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