
Vinca minor 'Bowles' ~ Monrovia® Bowles Periwinkle
Bowles Periwinkle is a fast spreading evergreen perennial with smooth upright stems and glossy dark green foliage. Large violet-blue flowers bloom en masse from late spring until the first frost. Grows best with part shade and moist rich well-drained soils. Can tolerate to near full shade and drought. Type: Perennial, Groundcover Height: - 0.5' Spread: 1’ - 1.5' Spacing: 1.5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 10 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