Vinca minor
Dwarf Periwinkle, Dwarf Vinca
Description
This ground cover will grow less than 1' tall and has small, glossy, dark green leaves with blue, purple, lavender, or white flowers that bloom in the spring. This plant can be invasive because it is very fast growing.
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Walkways
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.