Common Periwinkle

Vinca minor L. - Dogbane family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 4 inches

Planting Distance: 17 inches

Plant Type: Vine, Forb/herb

Root Depth: 8 inches

Growth Form: Stoloniferous

Growth Rate: Moderate

Features

Flower Color: Blue

Conspicuous Flowers: Yes

Bloom Time: Early Summer

Seasonal Growth: Spring and Summer

Evergreen: Yes

Fall Colors: No

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Tolerant

Clay Soil Tolerance: Yes

Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Flood Tolerance: None

Fire Tolerance: High

Salt Tolerance: Low