Vinca, Perennial (Vinca minor)
Vinca, Perennial Plant Features
Vinca, sometimes also called periwinkle, is a tough evergreen ground cover with shiny, leathery leaves that look good all year long. In early spring the foliage is accented by a show of five-petal flowers that can be blue, purple, or white, depending on variety (some varieties may also show off attractively variegated foliage). Perennial vinca is a ground hugger that grows just 6 to 8 inches tall so use it to carpet wooded locations or slopes. It's also a great companion for spring-blooming bulbs and perennials. And best of all, vinca is rabbit and deer resistant. Hardy from zones 4-8.Perennial Vinca Questions?
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Vinca, Perennial Growing Instructions
Plant vinca in a shady or partially shady location (the plants will also grow in the sun, but won't thrive if they are in a spot that gets baked by summer heat). Even though vinca is extremely drought tolerant, the plant still prefers a slightly moist, well-drained soil.Perennial vinca is not recommended for human or animal consumption.
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Water
Medium water needs
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Light
Outside: Part sun
Outside: Shade
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Colors
Blue
Purple
Variegated
White
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Special Features
Colorful foliage
Deer/rabbit resistant
Groundcover
Super-easy to grow
Complement your Vinca, Perennial
AstilbeThe feathery foliage and flowers of Astilbe provides textural contrast to the creeping, leathery leaves of Perennial Astilbe.
Hosta
Plant Perennial Vinca in your shade garden and let it ramble around taller perennials like Hosta.
Hellebore
The early flowers of Hellebore contrast nicely with the evergreen foliage and spring bloom of Perennial Vinca.
