Vinca Vine

Latin Name: Vinca minor

TheVinca Vine, also known asPeriwinkleorCreeping Myrtle, is ahardy, evergreen perennialprized for itstrailing habitandshade tolerance. Growing46 inches (1015 cm) tallwithspreads up to 8 feet (2.4 meters), its ideal forground cover, slopes, and containers.

This European native featuresglossy, oval leavesandfive-petaled, lavender-blue flowersin spring. Cultivars likeVinca minorAlba offerwhite blooms, while Illumination hasvariegated gold-and-green foliage.

Key Features:

• Light: Partial to full shade (tolerates sun in cool climates).

• Soil: Well-draining; thrives in poor or rocky soil.

• Hardiness: Zones 49 (deer-resistant and drought-tolerant).

• Uses: Erosion control, underplanting for shrubs.

Pair withhostas, ferns, or helleboresfor a lush woodland look.