Vinca minor |
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Dwarf Periwinkle, Dwarf Vinca |
Description
This ground cover will grow less than 1' tall and has small, glossy, dark green leaves with blue, purple, lavender, or white flowers that bloom in the spring. This plant can be invasive because it is very fast growing.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Walkways
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.