Vigorous growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial. Vinca minor has dark green, oval shaped glossy leaves and delicate lavender-blue flowers. The beautiful flowers attract wildlife, specifically butterflies and pollinators. This plant is very adaptable, it is tolerant of full shade/full sun, drought and many pests.
Vinca minor (Lesser Periwinkle)
Vinca minor
Lesser Periwinkle
Vigorous growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial. Vinca minor has dark green, oval shaped glossy leaves and delicate lavender-blue flowers. The beautiful flowers attract wildlife, specifically butterflies and pollinators. This plant is very adaptable, it is tolerant of full shade/full sun, drought and many pests.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F)Zone 5 (-20° F)Zone 6 (-10° F)Zone 7 (0° F)Zone 8 (10° F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Blue, Lavender |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 4-6" |
| Spread | 6"-2ft |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
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