Vinca minor |
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Dwarf Periwinkle, Dwarf Vinca |
Description
This groundcover 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.
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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
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.