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    • Photo of Vinca minor flower, foliage by Kaldari

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    Vinca minor

    Also Known As

    • Dwarf Periwinkle
    • Lesser Periwinkle

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2"-3"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 3b-8b

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    Vinca minor plant details

    Vinca minor is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional 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

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring
    Uses: potentially invasive

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Vinca minor

    USDA Zones: 3b - 8b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    10 plants in a group - a rapid spreading ground cover for shady areas, growing 2-3 inches tall and covered with blue flowers in late spring...we sell in groups of 10 plants

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Ranks at the top of evergreen groundcover. Versatile and adaptable. Blue flowers are a spring tradition. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Green leaves, blue/purple flowers. Good groundcover for shade.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Gardening facts about Vinca minor plant

    How to Grow Vinca minor

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • 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 f. alba

    aka Vinca minor 'Alba', Alba Periwinkle, White Creeping Myrtle, White Periwinkle

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Vinca minor f. alba flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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