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Vinca minor alba
Vinca minor alba
Plant number: 7.655.100Also known as Myrtle, and an extremely popular evergreen groundcover. This less-common selection forms a dense mat of glossy dark green leaves, studded with clean white flowers in spring. Very shade tolerant, the leaves will sometimes scorch in too much sun. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established. Stems root into the ground readily, and the new plants that form may be easily moved to a new location in spring or early fall. Mowing the patch low after blooming every couple of years will help to keep it thick and weed resistant. Plant 4 to10 plants per square yard. Received a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (2002). May be considered invasive in some areas, do not discard unwanted plants in compost or in natural areas where these can become established. Further details for |
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Vinca minor alba
Plant number: 7.655.100Also known as Myrtle, and an extremely popular evergreen groundcover. This less-common selection forms a dense mat of glossy dark green leaves, studded with clean white flowers in spring. Very shade tolerant, the leaves will sometimes scorch in too much sun. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established. Stems root into the ground readily, and the new plants that form may be easily moved to a new location in spring or early fall. Mowing the patch low after blooming every couple of years will help to keep it thick and weed resistant. Plant 4 to10 plants per square yard. Received a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (2002). May be considered invasive in some areas, do not discard unwanted plants in compost or in natural areas where these can become established. Further details for |
