Vinca Minor
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Vinca Minor - Periwinkle
Vinca minor or periwinkle, is an evergreen groundcover plant that has delicate purple blooms in Spring and summer and can be maintained year-round with little effort. Easy to care for and adaptable to shade and sun conditions, it forms a dense and textured swathe of foliage and flowers ideal for borders, beds, and shade gardens.
Vinca Minor Plant Characteristics and Growth
Its smooth, dark green leaves remain in full display year-round, giving your yard a predictable hue. This perennial comes into bloom in spring with lovely, star-shaped blue-to-violet flowers that provide a splash of color. The flowers bloom early to mid-spring and continue through early summer, attracting bees and butterflies. This short-stemmed plant quickly grows into large mats, making it a perfect ground cover between trees or beds.
It can be planted quickly and, once established, does not require much upkeep. It grows well in various soils and in partial shade to full sun, though it’s most successful in shady places on well-drained soils. This perennial is resistant to many of the most common garden pests and diseases, so it is an excellent option for those who love keeping their gardens minimal. It needs occasional watering, and its evergreen leaves ensure year-round interest, even in the winter.
Long-Lasting Blooms and Lifespan of Vinca Minor Perennial Vines
It flowers for a few weeks in the spring, and its evergreen habit keeps it fresh all year. Being perennial, it will recur year after year, providing your garden with lasting grace and minimal upkeep.
Here at TN Nursery, we carry only premium plants that will make a lasting impression on your garden and provide you with year-round blooms and lush green foliage.
The easy care, long blooming, and evergreen foliage make it an excellent groundcover for gardeners who want a beautiful, easy-care, color-rich, and texture-filled addition to their landscape.
Most Asked Questions About This Perennial
Do periwinkle plants come back every year?
Yes, they return every Spring and live for decades
Do periwinkle like sun or shade?
These vine plants thrive in shaded areas
Why is it called a graveyard plant?
They grow near shaded banks and slopes, often near the woods bear graveyards because most is adjoining wooded areas, to obtain the shade needed. Thus, they got their name as graveyard vines.
| Planting zone | [4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] |
|---|---|
| Bloom season | Summer |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Height At Maturity | Under 12" |
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Vinca Minor
| Planting zone | [4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] |
|---|---|
| Bloom season | Summer |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Height At Maturity | Under 12" |