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Groundcover

Vinca minor 'Bowles'

Periwinkle

Plant Type: Groundcover
Exposure: Sun Tolerant  Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade  Shade Tolerant  
FULL sun to FULL shade

Dark green, glossy evergreen foliage forms dense carpet. Intense blue-violet flowers appear above foliage in April.


Height

6-12"

Spread

8-10"

Growth Habit

SPILLER (low/trailing)

Landscape Application:

Excellent ground cover for shaded areas under shallow rooted trees, slopes mixed with bulbs.

Vinca minor 'Bowles' Plant Care:

Will tolerate many conditions but prefers fertile, slightly acidic soils.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)

Periwinkle Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

EARLY (March-April), MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Early Season (March - April)
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs

Low to moderate soil moisture.

Average
Moderate
Special Benefits
Ground Cover
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
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