Periwinkle
Periwinkle is a low-growing, spreading plant with glossy, dark green leaves. The long, ground-hugging stems will root as they spread, filling in bare soil.
The flowers are blue, single and bloom over a long period of time. Peak bloom occurs in May. Periwinkle may hold its leaves over the winter in an ideal planting site.
Periwinkle
Periwinkle is a low-growing, spreading plant with glossy, dark green leaves. The long, ground-hugging stems will root as they spread, filling in bare soil.
The flowers are blue, single and bloom over a long period of time. Peak bloom occurs in May. Periwinkle may hold its leaves over the winter in an ideal planting site.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Vinca minor
Pronunciation
VIN-kuh MY-nor
Mature Height
4 to 6 in.
Mature Spread
12 to 18 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
blue
Bloom time
May
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Europe
Light Requirements
sun, part shade, shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
Periwinkle has been a long-lived, easy-to-grow groundcover at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It grows best in partial shade. In full shade it rarely flowers. It is not well adapted to hot, dry, sunny areas.
Maintenance
No maintenance is required except removing it from unwanted spots.