Vinca minor 'Bowles' - Bowles Periwinkle
Vinca minor 'Bowles' - Bowles Periwinkle
Bowles Periwinkle is a fast spreading evergreen perennial with smooth upright stems and glossy dark green foliage. Large violet-blue flowers bloom en masse from late spring until the first frost. Grows best with part shade and moist rich well-drained soils. Can tolerate to near full shade and drought.
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Type: |
Perennial, Groundcover |
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 10 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Watch for vinca stem blight.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Beardtongue, Lantana, Aster