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Vinca minor 'Bowles'
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 16"-24"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Vinca minor 'Bowles' plant details
Vinca minor 'Bowles' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and winter blue flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Vinca minor 'Bowles'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 16 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: potentially invasive, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Vinca minor 'Bowles'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Garden World
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Vinca minor 'Bowles'
Gardening facts about Vinca minor 'Bowles' plant
How to Grow Vinca minor 'Bowles'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Zones
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Zones
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