Plant Number: 7.655.230   

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Periwinkle
Vinca minor ‘Dart’s Blue’

  

Also known as Myrtle, and an extremely popular evergreen groundcover. This selection forms a dense mat of glossy dark green leaves, studded with light-blue 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. Differs from the straight species or ‘Bowles’ Variety’ in having slightly larger leaves and blooms, and flowers in a softer tone of blue. Reported to have improved disease resistance. Vinca may become invasive in some regions, plant with caution.


Zone 3 to Zone 9

Conditions     Appearance    
Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade
  Full Shade

Soil Type
  Normal
  Sandy
  Clay

Soil pH
  Acid
  Alkaline
  Neutral

Soil Moisture
  Average
  Dry
  Moist

Care Level
  Easy

Foot Traffic
  Moderate

Rate of Spread
  Medium
Flower Colour
  Light Blue

Blooming Time
  Early Spring
  Early Summer
  Late Spring
  Mid Spring

Foliage Color
  Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Evergreen
  Ground Cover
  Massed
  Woodland

Flower Head Size
  Small

Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches

Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches