Vinca minor ~ Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle

Periwinkle is a spreading evergreen herbaceous perennial with smooth upright stems and rich green foliage.  Solidary pale lavender blue flowers bloom in late spring into summer, and intermittently from summer into fall.  Grows best with part shade and moist rich well-drained soils.  Can tolerate to near full shade and drought. NOTE: Once established will grow aggressively- Listed as invasive in Georgia. Type:  Perennial, Groundcover Height:  - 0.5'  Spread:  0.5’ - 1.5' Spacing:  1' USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Blue Season of Interest:  Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  No serious pests or diseases.  Watch for vinca stem blight.LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS:  Beardtongue, Lantana, Aster IMAGES:  Albert H., Vinca minor 20060511123821wp, CC BY-SA 3.0