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Vinca Minor (S)

Periwinkle

Easily grown in average, dry to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, humusy soils in part shade, but will tolerate full shade. Plant 12-18" apart to cover large areas. Forms an attractive ground cover. Blue flowers appear in spring and continue to flower intermittently throughout summer into fall. Good cover for bulb beds. Effective on slopes or banks to stabilize soils and prevent erosion. Height 3”-6” and spreads 6”-18”. Hardy to zone 4.