Vinca minor
This wandering evergreen perennial makes a superb flowering ground cover in the moist, shady areas of your garden. In the spring, it produces abundant azure blue flowers above shiny dark green leaves.
It is an ideal under planting in woody areas, especially with broadleaf evergreens.
Plant spacing: the average consensus is 12-18 inches apart.
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC Questions? (336) 857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Perennial Ground-cover (Flowering) |
| Foliage Type |
Evergreen |
| Height |
1' |
| Spread |
2' on average |
| Shape |
Ground-cover |
| Primary Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Green |
| Seasonal foliage Color |
(Glossy) Green |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Blue |
| Low Maintenance |
Yes (once established) |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Semi-Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Moist (not standing water): Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 |
