Vinca Minor Bare-Root Plants – Evergreen Ground Cover, Zones 4–8

Vinca (Lesser Periwinkle)
Scientific name: Vinca minor
Native to central and southern Europe

Vinca minor, also called lesser periwinkle, is a low-growing evergreen ground cover for difficult slopes, shady areas, and dry patches. Its trailing stems form a dense mat of glossy green foliage with purple-blue flowers in spring and occasional rebloom.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Part sun to full shade
• Hardiness zones: 4–8
• Mature height: About 4–6 inches
• Habit: Fast-spreading evergreen ground cover
• Bloom time: Spring, with possible later flowers
• Uses: Slopes, erosion control, under trees, and difficult shaded areas
• Drought tolerance: Good once established

Please plant responsibly: Vinca minor spreads vigorously and can escape garden beds. Keep it contained and check local guidance before planting near natural areas.

What You'll Receive

Choose 10, 20, or 50 live plants shipped bare-root, without soil or pots. Plant promptly at the same depth they were growing, water thoroughly, and keep evenly moist while roots establish. Mature plants shown in the photos are larger than the plants shipped.

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