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Periwinkle
Vinca minor
Periwinkle
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A moderate growing, evergreen, spreading groundcover with dark green, glossy leaves. The spring flowers are lavender-blue.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Tolerates shade.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Periwinkle get?
About <6" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Periwinkle need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Periwinkle need?
Low water use.
Will Periwinkle grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Periwinkle deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Periwinkle in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Periwinkle wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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