Lesser Periwinkle, Dwarf Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle
Vinca minor (Lesser Periwinkle) is a vigorous, evergreen mat-forming perennial with glossy dark green leaves and large lavender blue flowers from mid-spring to early summer. Borne over a long period, they continue to flower intermittently throughout summer into fall and are valuable for enlivening dark areas. The long, trailing stems root at the nodes as they go along the ground to form a dense carpet of rich foliage. Excellent for suppressing weeds, this vigorous periwinkle is one of the most popular and widely used groundcovers.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Vinca |
| Common names | Creeping Myrtle, Lesser Periwinkle, Periwinkle |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Vinca |
| Common names | Creeping Myrtle, Lesser Periwinkle, Periwinkle |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Vinca minor (Lesser Periwinkle) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Vinca minor (Lesser Periwinkle) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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