Periwinkle Plants – 200 Vinca Minor Bare Root Ground Cover – Blue & Green

Enhance Your Garden with Periwinkle Plants (Vinca Minor)

Transform your landscape with the timeless beauty of Periwinkle plants (Vinca minor). This herbaceous perennial evergreen ground cover, originating from Europe, offers a lush carpet of green foliage adorned with delicate blue-lavender flowers in spring and early summer. The Vinca minor will rebloom intermittently, providing year-round visual interest. Perfect as a ground cover for expansive natural areas and around trees, Periwinkle spreads horizontally, rooting at the nodes, to create a dense, manicured look.

The Periwinkle plants boast luxurious foliage and charming blue-purple flowers, offering a more refined aesthetic compared to V. major. Thriving in USDA Growing Zones 4 – 8, this resilient ground cover reaches a maximum height of 4 inches, spreading up to 18 inches wide at full maturity. Its low-growing habit makes it an excellent choice for suppressing weeds and preventing soil erosion. Enjoy the benefits of its evergreen nature, providing continuous coverage and visual appeal throughout the seasons.

Benefits of Planting Periwinkle (Vinca Minor):

• Erosion Control: Dense growth helps prevent soil erosion.
• Weed Suppression: Naturally inhibits weed growth.
• Evergreen Foliage: Provides year-round visual interest.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.
• Versatile Ground Cover: Suitable for various landscape settings.

Key Features:

• Plant Form: Bare Root
• Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
• Type: Vines
• Color: Blue, Green
• Sunlight: Full Shade, Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun
• Features: Evergreen, Flowering

Frequently Asked Questions about Periwinkle Plants:

1. How many Periwinkle plants do I need per square foot for optimal coverage? We recommend planting approximately 6-8 bare root Periwinkle plants per square foot to achieve a dense ground cover.
2. What is the mature size of the Vinca minor ground cover? The Vinca minor typically reaches a height of about 4 inches and can spread up to 18 inches wide.
3. What are the best conditions for growing Periwinkle plants? Periwinkle thrives in well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of sunlight conditions, from full sun to full shade. It prefers USDA zones 4-8.
4. How often should I water my Periwinkle plants after planting? Water regularly after planting until the plants are established. Once established, they are drought-tolerant and require minimal watering.
5. Will deer eat my Periwinkle plants? Periwinkle is generally deer-resistant, making it a great choice for areas with deer populations.