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Vinca minor Moonlit PP20484

Scientific Name: Vinca minor 'Parvin'

Also Known As

  • Vinca minor 'Moonlit Double Blue'
  • Vinca minor 'Moonlit'
  • Common Periwinkle
  • Creeping Myrtle
  • Flower-of-Death
  • PERIWINKLE

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-6"
  • W: 24"-60"

planting zones

  • 4a-10a

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Vinca minor Moonlit PP20484 plant details

Vinca minor Moonlit PP20484 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vinca minor Moonlit PP20484

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: potentially invasive

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vinca minor Moonlit PP20484

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A striking! groundcover or weeping basket is produced by the cream, yellow and green evergreen foliage of this tough vine/groundcover and highlighted in spring with lovely, fully-double lavender flowers. S-Sh/M/GDr PPAF

Gardening facts about Vinca minor Moonlit PP20484 plant

How to Grow Vinca minor Moonlit PP20484

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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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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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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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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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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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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