Purple Periwinkle

Purple periwinkle is very similar to blue periwinkle, but has deep wine-colored flowers instead of blue.

It 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. Peak bloom occurs in May. It may hold its leaves over the winter in an ideal planting site.

Purple Periwinkle

Purple periwinkle is very similar to blue periwinkle, but has deep wine-colored flowers instead of blue.

It 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. Peak bloom occurs in May. It may hold its leaves over the winter in an ideal planting site.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'

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Pronunciation

VIN-kuh MY-nor

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Mature Height

4 to 6 in.

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Mature Spread

12 to 18 in.

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Water usage
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.

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Flower Color

purple

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Bloom time

May

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Europe

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade, shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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