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Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle

Vinca Minor

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Overview

Vinca minor, commonly called Dwarf Periwinkle, is a low-growing evergreen ground cover. It matures to a height of 4-6 inches, with a spread of 18-24 inches. Its glossy, dark green leaves provide a stunning backdrop for prolific spring blooms of lavender-blue flowers. Thriving in zones 4 to 8, it prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for erosion control, it also resists deer and is drought-tolerant once established.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater Low, Very LowZones 4–10Climate Temperate
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — Vinca minor, commonly called Dwarf Periwinkle, is a low-growing evergreen ground cover
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — It matures to a height of 4-6 inches, with a spread of 18-24 inchesDwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — Its glossy, dark green leaves provide a stunning backdrop for prolific spring blooms of lavender-blue flowersDwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — scientifically known as Vinca minorDwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — Ideal for erosion control, it also resists deer and is drought-tolerant once establishedDwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — Thriving in zones 4 to 8, it prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soilDwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9+41

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Apocynaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — Vinca minor, commonly called Dwarf Periwinkle, is a low-growing evergreen ground cover
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — It matures to a height of 4-6 inches, with a spread of 18-24 inches
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — Its glossy, dark green leaves provide a stunning backdrop for prolific spring blooms of lavender-blue flowers
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — scientifically known as Vinca minor
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — Ideal for erosion control, it also resists deer and is drought-tolerant once established
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — Thriving in zones 4 to 8, it prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soil
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — evergreen groundcover that can add a touch of serenity to any garden with its glossy
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — dark-green leaves and delicate violet-blue flowers
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — Dwarf Vinca is perfect for filling in shaded areas beneath trees or shrubs
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — with a spread of up to 18 inches
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — making it suitable for a variety of climate conditions.<br><br>Reaching only 3 to 6 inches in height
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — Its dense growth habit and quick spreading nature
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — or providing an understory carpet in woodland settings
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — controlling soil erosion on slopes
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — thanks to its long trailing stems that root at the nodes
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — providing a practical as well as an aesthetic advantage.<br><br>It performs best in partial to full shade
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — it's quite drought-tolerant
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — Periodic trimming can control its spread and encourage a flush of new growth
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — Vinca minor prefers well-drained soil with an acidic to neutral pH and requires minimal fertilization
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — though regular watering during prolonged dry spells will keep it looking its best
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — ground cover with blue blooms
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — blue flowers in the garden
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — When designing your garden

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