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Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’


Periwinkle

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 7.655.150


Also known as Myrtle, and an extremely popular evergreen groundcover. This less-common selection forms a dense mat of glossy dark green leaves, studded with deep wine-purple 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. Plant 4 to 10 plants per square yard. Received a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1993). 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
Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
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Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’


Periwinkle

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 7.655.150


Also known as Myrtle, and an extremely popular evergreen groundcover. This less-common selection forms a dense mat of glossy dark green leaves, studded with deep wine-purple 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. Plant 4 to 10 plants per square yard. Received a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1993). 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
Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate