Dee's Gardens
Common Name
Periwinkle or Myrtle
Botanical Name
Vinca minor
Zones
4,5,6,7,8,9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water Needs
Average - Low
Soil
Average well drained
Height
4-6"
Spread
12-16"
Critter
Deer Resistant
Other
 In the north can be grown in full sun, in hot
summer climates they perform better in part
shade or shade.  Bloom more prolifically if
given deep watering periodically.  Can be
trimmed or mowed in the fall.
Plant Size
 Grade #1
 
 
   
Vinca minor or Periwinkle a hardy evergreen
ground cover with small glossy green foliage.  
In mid to late spring five petaled lavender
flowers appear.   It will bloom sporadically
through out the summer and fall.  A great weed
suppressing ground cover.