Flower-Of-Death -

(Vinca minor 'Bowles')

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Other Common Names: Bowles Vinca Minor, Evergreen Periwinkle, Common Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle,
Family: Apocynaceae Genus: Vinca Species: minor Cultivar: 'Bowles'

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Plant Type: Groundcover

Temp / Zone: Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Shade, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Water Needs: Average, Low

Growth Rates: Fast

Attracts: Visual Attention

Average Height: 0' to 1'

Average Width: 2' to 3'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Early Spring Blooms, Spring Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect

Landscape Uses: Border / Edger, Containers / Planters, Entryway, Erosion Control, Foundation, Garden Pond, Groundcover, Landscape Beds, Lawn Substitute, Mass Planting, Outdoor Living Areas, Stones and Pavers, Under Shade Tree

Growth Habits: Dense, Low-Growing, Trailing / Spreading

Theme Gardens: Cottage, Japanese, Rock, Woodland/Shade

Soil pH: 6, 6.5

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Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Pruning
Vinca minor is a shade-loving evergreen groundcover perfect for growing under large shade trees where not much else will grow. The plant will naturally prune itself when there is too much exposure to sun. Otherwise, an occasional pruning of runners might be necessary to keep it inbounds.

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