Vinca minor 'Bowles Cunningham'

Periwinkle/Myrtle


Photo courtesy of Ball Seed

  • Thick, glossy trailing evergreen foliage
  • Lavender-blue flowers
  • Tolerates sun or shade
  • Creates a dense groundcover
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Evergreen
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Shade
Full Shade
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Summer
Summer



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows in any well drained soil.  Very adaptable plant.  Tolerates sun or shade.  Drought tolerant, however; flowers best in areas with watering, Mow plant in fall for fresh full foliage in spring.


Height: 5-8 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 12-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Ground Cover
  • Border or Bed
  • Evergreen

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade

Habit:

  • Creeping/Ground Cover
  • Trailing

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained