When to Plant Bare Root Vinca Minor?

Vinca minor, or the common periwinkle, is a hardy but invasive ground cover. It can be grown from seeds or from bare root starter plants.

Timing

Plant the vinca minor in either spring or fall. The exact planting date in either season depends upon your U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zone and runs from February to June and August through November. Consult your county cooperative extension agent for the exact date to plant in your area.

Planting

For a quick ground cover, plan on planting 100 plants. This will quickly spread to cover 100 square feet of space.

Considerations

To keep vinca minor from spreading into areas where it isn't wanted, prune the runners in the fall. You may have to manually pull any that have set down roots.

References

• Ohio State University: Vinca Minor
• Colorado State University: The Year of the Vinca