Vinca minor
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Vinca minor forms a low evergreen carpet of glossy green leaves and blue-violet pinwheel flowers, covering shaded banks and spaces beneath shrubs.
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Description
Vinca minor spreads into a low evergreen carpet of glossy dark green leaves, punctuated by blue-violet flowers from mid-spring through late summer. Its trailing stems root as they move across the soil, making it useful on banks, beneath shrubs, and in shaded spaces.
Grow it in moist, well-drained soil in sun or shade, and water consistently in sunnier positions. Cut back unwanted growth in early spring to keep the mat within bounds. It can spread aggressively, so contain it and check local guidance before planting. All parts are harmful if eaten; keep the plant away from children and pets.
Additional information
| Height | 5 in – 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 5 ft |
| Flowering months | April, May, June, July, August, September |
| Synonyms | Pervinca minor, Vinca humilis |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Purple, Blue |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Blue |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Mat-former, Trailing |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Prostrate, Horizontal, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Banks and slopes, Cottage and informal gardens, Ground cover planting, Underplanting for roses and shrubs |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Underplanting, Erosion Control |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Common periwinkle |
| Blomidon Item No | C195, MO23011703, VINMI6PK, ZVINMI0003.5PT, 1004727, 201921245, 201817794, 201927559, 201707780, 201911567, 201767585, 201640958, 201817803 |
| Usps | Evergreen foliage covers difficult shaded ground year-round., Blue-violet pinwheel flowers brighten the carpet from spring into summer., Trailing stems root to form a dense evergreen ground cover. |
| Cultivation | |
| Propagation | Divide established mats in spring or autumn, or take semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. |
| Pests | Aphids may occur. |
| Diseases | Rust, vine stem canker, blight, leaf spot, and root rot may occur. |
| Pruning | Cut back hard in early spring to restrict unwanted spread. |
| Hazardous information | All parts are harmful if eaten. Keep the plant away from children and pets. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil moist, especially in full sun, and provide good drainage. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in shade or partial shade; full sun needs consistently moist soil. |