Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'

Also Known As

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

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 24"-60"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' plant details

Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: potentially invasive

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright burgundy-colored flowers add variety to this otherwise familiar fast-growing groundcover; useful EG cover for large or difficult areas. Sh-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’ is an excellent groundcover that forms mats of shiny, dark-green leaves which contrast nicely with the bright purple-red flowers. Evergreen. Likes any well-drained soil. Wine Periwinkle is a low growing CLIFF HANGER® plant will form a trailing mat of foliage and is a good selection for rock walls and containers.