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lesser periwinkle
Vinca minor
groundcover⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A low-growing evergreen groundcover with small dark green leaves and delicate purple-blue or white flowers in spring. It spreads slowly to moderately and is excellent for shaded areas, edging, and woodland gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.7Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation