Wine Common Periwinkle

Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'

Pronunciation: VING-ka MI-nor at-ro-pur-PUR-ee-uh
SKU #07608
4-9

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A lush, trailing ground cover that thrives in the deepest of shade. Unique deep purple to magenta colored blossoms appear above lustrous green foliage. This evergreen perennial is perfect for planting beneath tree canopies, or cascading over a low wall or container.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Creates a mat 6 in. tall, spreading 2 to 3 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Map

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesWaterwise, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Design IdeasThe luxurious trailing form of this evergreen vine looks fabulous hanging over a low wall or edge of a container. Makes a vigorous groundcover for sheltered locations beneath tree canopies and banks where it will force out weeds. Capable of weaving itself through rocky outcroppings and for covering up mortar at rock waterfalls or pools. Truly romantic addition to sparse old shrub borders and north side foundation planting.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Spurge (Pachysandra); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera)
Care InstructionsHighly adaptable; prefers enriched, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Takes sun to shade in northern zones; needs shade in hot southern areas. Water regularly the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system; less often, once established. As a groundcover, space plants 3-5 ft. apart. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in.
LoreDuring the middle ages it was worn by the condemned on their way to execution.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesWaterwise, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Design IdeasThe luxurious trailing form of this evergreen vine looks fabulous hanging over a low wall or edge of a container. Makes a vigorous groundcover for sheltered locations beneath tree canopies and banks where it will force out weeds. Capable of weaving itself through rocky outcroppings and for covering up mortar at rock waterfalls or pools. Truly romantic addition to sparse old shrub borders and north side foundation planting.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Spurge (Pachysandra); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera)
Care
Care InstructionsHighly adaptable; prefers enriched, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Takes sun to shade in northern zones; needs shade in hot southern areas. Water regularly the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system; less often, once established. As a groundcover, space plants 3-5 ft. apart. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in.
History
LoreDuring the middle ages it was worn by the condemned on their way to execution.

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