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Vinca (Periwinkle) minor 'Bowles' (Bowles Common Periwinkle)

Evergreen, vine-like groundcover with glossy green leaves that are larger than most Vinca and with much more pronounced veining. Violet blue pinwheel shaped flowers bloom in late spring. Spreads quickly once established. Tolerant of infrequent foot traffic. Very tough. Good for shady areas where other plants are hard to establish. Will also grow in heavy clay as long as it gets adequate moisture.

  • Height: 4"-8"
  • Spread: 12"-18"
  • Exposure:
Characteristics

Vinca (Periwinkle) minor 'Dart's Blue'' (Dart’s Blue Periwinkle)

Evergreen groundcover with glossy green leaves. Very popular trailing groundcovers with vibrant spreading nature. Has 2″ long, dark, shiny leaves. An improved Vinca ‘Bowles’ with better resistance to black stem rot. Produces large, light blue flowers in spring.

  • Height: 4"-8"
  • Spread: 12"-18"
  • Exposure:
Characteristics
Characteristics
  • Attracts Birds
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    Rabbit Resistant
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Deer Resistant
  • Fragrant
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Shade
  • Wet Soils