Vinca Minor Plant Information
Vinca minor is a good perennial plant for shady areas. The purple flowers add a splash of color to this short ground cover that will stay green throughout the whole year. Does this Spark an idea?
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Definition
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Vinca minor is the botanical name of this plant. It is also called periwinkle, creeping myrtle and vinca. It is a member of the dogbane family.
Geography
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Grow Vinca minor in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.
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Size
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Vinca minor will form a short, 6-inch-tall mat that can grow to be 3 feet wide.
Sun and Water Needs
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Plant your Vinca minor where it's shady or only receives part sun. They will struggle if planted in full sun. They can tolerate small periods of drought once in a while, but do better in moist soil and when watered regularly.
Soil
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The plant will grow in a wide variety of soil types and pH as long as it is well-draining.
Flowers
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Most of the plants have purple flowers. There are also varieties that produce pink or white blossoms.
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References
- Photo Credit Flickr user dmb272
