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Vinca minor
Common Periwinkle
Vinca minor
Discontinued
Native to Europe, the Common Periwinkle has become a common groundcover in many places throughout Texas as well as the rest of the united states.
The stems can grow up to several feet in length, and new roots are established any time a stem node is nestled in a patch of moist soil, allowing Common Periwinkle to grow out of control and become invasive under favorable conditions. It is for this reason it’s best to only plant in areas where control can be maintained.
Best planted in partly shaded areas where the small violet five-petal blooms appear spring to fall. If grown in full sun, provide regular watering – in shaded areas it can be drought tolerant once established.
Common Periwinkle is evergreen up to USDA zone 8a, and a deciduous perennial to zone 3.
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Groundcover |
Flower Color:Violet |
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Height6 Inches |
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Spread7 Feet |
Interesting Notes
Invasive!
USDA Hardiness Zone 8a
Characteristics & Attributes
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