- spreading evergreen perennial groundcover - shiny dark green simple leaves - pretty single blue flowers bloom in spring and occasionally during summer or fall - criss-crossing stems create a weed-suppressing mat - great for shady areas under evergreen trees - long stems spread by rooting at nodes touching soil - multiples are recommended for filling an area quickly - can extend into shady dry areas once established - more tame and hardy than its large-leafed relative - for part to full shade - grows 6-12 inches high by 3-4 feet wide - grows in zones 4-8
- ships bareroot, wrapped in a soil-less medium to keep the roots damp - ships in cool spring, fall, or winter seasons; not during summer
Vinca minor - Classic Blue Periwinkle
- spreading evergreen perennial groundcover - shiny dark green simple leaves - pretty single blue flowers bloom in spring and occasionally during summer or fall - criss-crossing stems create a weed-suppressing mat - great for shady areas under evergreen trees - long stems spread by rooting at nodes touching soil - multiples are recommended for filling an area quickly - can extend into shady dry areas once established - more tame and hardy than its large-leafed relative - for part to full shade - grows 6-12 inches high by 3-4 feet wide - grows in zones 4-8
- ships bareroot, wrapped in a soil-less medium to keep the roots damp - ships in cool spring, fall, or winter seasons; not during summer
