Lesser Periwinkle
Vinca minor
Non-foodZones 4–9groundcover
Vinca minor is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family, native to central and southern Europe. Other vernacular names used in cultivation include small periwinkle, common periwinkle, and sometimes in the United States, myrtle or creeping myrtle.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
⚠ Safety
Toxic if eaten; grow as a groundcover, not food.
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Deep shade
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 0.15 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–9
- Layers
- groundcover
Functional roles
groundcoverpollinatorwildlife
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
divisioncuttinglayeringeasy
When: Divide any time in growth
Tough evergreen carpet for dry shade where little else will cover; blue spring flowers.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.