Plant Number: 7.655.180   Periwinkle Vinca minor ‘Illumination’ Print Plant E-Mail This Plant   Also known as Myrtle. Periwinkle is probably the most popular evergreen groundcover, forming a dense mat. This exciting selection has bright golden-yellow leaves edged in green, studded with blue flowers in spring. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established. Stems root into the ground readily. Mowing the patch low after blooming every couple of years will help to keep it thick and weed resistant. Plant 4 to 10 plants per square yard. USPP#12132, CPBR#1632: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Registered with COPF. Zone 4 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   Deep Blue Blooming Time   Early Spring   Early Summer   Late Spring   Mid Spring Foliage Color   Deep Green   Gold   Variegated Plant Uses & Characteristics   Accent: Good Texture/Form   Alpine & Rock   Lawn Substitute   Containers   Deer Resistant   Drought Tolerant   Edging   Evergreen   Ground Cover   Massed   Woodland Flower Head Size   Small Height    10-15 cm    4-6 inches Spread    60-90 cm    23-35 inches

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