Vinca minor

A popular ground cover, Vinca minor, features lavender blue phlox-like flowers in early spring to fall

Latin Name

Vinca minor

Common Name

Common periwinkle

Planting Zone

Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8

Special Interest

Deer Resistant

Bloom Season

Spring

Height

.25- .5 ft

Spread

.5-1 ft

Potential Pests

Vince stem canker

Plant Story

A popular ground cover, Vinca minor, features lavender blue phlox-like flowers in early spring to fall

INVASIVE! Plant 8-18" apart depending on the size of the area. Tolerates full shade.

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