Bowood Farms
4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

314 · 454 · 6868

Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'

Vinca minor (Periwinkle)

Periwinkle

Burgundy flowers, shiny, green leaves.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Prefers regular watering, well-drained, fertile, loamy soil in partial to full shade. Use as a trailing vine, great groundcover for shade areas.

Interesting Information
Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' can be invasive, should only be used in contained areas. Deer ten to avoid this plant.


Plant Type
Groundcover

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Bloom Color
Burgundy-Red

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Foliage Color
Glossy Green


Height
4-8 Inches


Spread
8-12 Inches


USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8


Patented
No

Japanese Spurge

Pachysandra terminalis

(Japanese Spurge )

Mazus

Mazus reptans

(Mazus )

Moneywort

Lysimachia nummularia

(Moneywort 'Aurea')

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Shade-Part Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Medium
Wildlife/Disease Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Bloom Color
Burgundy
Red
Season of Interest (Flowering)
April
May
Attributes
Balcony Pots
Evergreen
Patio Container Pots