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Periwinkle
(Myrtle)
Vinca minor
Description:
Myrtle's glossy, evergreen leaves are covered with blue flowers in May and June.
This plant thrives in shade. Useful on banks, slopes, under trees and as a ground
cover.
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| Common Name: |
Creeping Myrtle, Periwinkle, Vinca |
| Botanical
Name: |
Vinca minor |
| Type: |
Evergreen ground cover |
| Soil
Preference: |
Neutral, Well-drained, Sandy, Clay |
| Light
Requirements: |
Sun to Shade |
| Attributes: |
This plant is considered mostly allergy
free and causes little or no allergy problems in most people. |
| Pests: |
none known |
| Diseases: |
Canker, Root Rot, Bacterial Leaf Spot |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Coral Bells,
Carex,
Ferns, Hosta,
Perennial Salvia, Solomon's Seal |
| Care: |
Cut back hard in spring to enjoy the new growth and protect
in winter by mulching. Planting Instructions:
Perennials |
| Varieties: |
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Vinca minor
Creeping Myrtle, Periwinkle, Vinca
zones 4-9
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| Description:
An excellent, weed-smothering, evergreen groundcover with small, solid dark
green leaves. From mid to late spring, lovely lavender-blue flowers about
the size of a nickle appear just above the foliage, creating a tranquil
effect. Additional flowers may appear sporadically in summer and fall. Vinca
spreads by creeping across the ground and rooting at each node that touches
the surface. This makes it an excellent plant to use for erosion control on
slopes. Once established, it is a no-maintenance plant. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
6-12" |
| Spread: |
12"+, Spreader |
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Vinca minor
'Illumination'
Creeping Myrtle, Periwinkle, Vinca
zones 4-8
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| Description: This new Vinca radiates a stunning effect with its gold
center and dark green border, virtually illuminating the landscape. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Variegated green & yellow |
| Height: |
24-36" |
| Spread: |
24-36" |
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Vinca minor
'Bowle's Variety'
Creeping Myrtle, Periwinkle, Vinca
zones 4-8
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| Description:
An exceptional, weed-smothering, evergreen groundcover with dark green
leaves. From mid to late spring, intense blue-violet flowers appear just
above the foliage, creating a tranquil effect. Both the leaves and flowers
of this variety are larger than the straight species. It is also thought to
be a more reliable rebloomer, continuing on sporadically into summer and
fall. This variety spreads outward from the crown rather than rooting along
the stems. Since it is a slower grower, it is best for smaller spaces or
containers. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Glossy Dark Green |
| Height: |
6-8" |
| Spread: |
Spreader |
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Vinca minor
'Sterling Silver'
Creeping Myrtle, Periwinkle, Vinca
zones 4-8
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| Description: Creamy white edge and green interior. When this variety
is flowering, the contrast of the blue flowers against the variegated foliage is very
striking! |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Variegated white & green |
| Height: |
6-8" |
| Spread: |
Spreader |
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