Vinca Minor Live Plant – Periwinkle Ground Cover – Bare Root or 2.5" Pot

Add dense, evergreen ground coverage with Vinca minor, commonly called Lesser Periwinkle, Creeping Periwinkle, or Creeping Myrtle. This low-growing perennial forms a spreading mat of green foliage and produces soft blue to purple flowers during spring.

Vinca minor is adaptable to full sun, partial shade, and full shade and prefers well-drained, moderately moist soil. It is a fast-growing ground cover suitable for landscape areas where low-growing evergreen foliage is desired. Because it spreads readily, it should be monitored to keep it within its intended planting area.

The plant is available as bare root or in a 2.5-inch pot, depending on the selected option.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Lesser Periwinkle: Vinca minor is a low-growing evergreen perennial ground cover.
• Flowers: Soft blue to purple flowers generally appear during spring.
• Growth Habit: Fast-growing, trailing, mat-forming ground cover.
• Light: Adaptable to full sun, partial shade, and full shade.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately moist soil.
• Hardiness: Suitable for USDA Zones 3–8.
• Shipping Options: Available as bare roots or a 2.5-inch potted plant, depending on selection.
• Landscape Use: Suitable for ground-cover plantings, borders, and areas requiring low-growing evergreen foliage.
• Spacing: Bare-root plants are recommended to be spaced approximately 12 inches apart.

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 live Vinca minor plant, supplied as the selected bare-root or 2.5-inch pot option.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Lesser Periwinkle, Vinca, Creeping Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle
Scientific Name: Vinca minor
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial ground cover
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Blue to purple flowers
Sunlight: Full sun, partial shade, full shade
Soil: Well-drained, moist soil
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
USDA Zone: 3–8
Growth Habit: Trailing, spreading, mat-forming
Growth Rate: Fast-growing
Mature Height: 0–1 foot
Plant Form: Bare root or potted
Pot Size: 2.5 inches when potted

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Vinca minor?
Vinca minor is listed as suitable for USDA Zones 3–8.

2. Can Vinca minor grow in shade?
Yes. Vinca minor can grow in full shade, partial shade, and full sun.

3. What type of soil does Vinca minor prefer?
It prefers well-drained, moderately moist soil and is adaptable to a range of soil conditions.

4. What is the growth habit of Vinca minor?
It is a low-growing, trailing perennial that spreads horizontally and forms a dense ground-covering mat.

5. Is Vinca minor suitable for containers?
Yes. A potted Vinca minor can be grown in a suitable container, although its spreading habit should be considered when selecting a location.