New and Unread Tree-Mails
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Periwinkle |
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Creeping Myrtle |
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Lesser Periwinkle |
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Flower-of-Death |
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Common Periwinkle |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 6-12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 15-18 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue Lavender White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: blooms repeatedly |
| Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: if starting indoors Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Other info: can be direct sown in the fall |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering Division |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
Vines as Ground CoversWhen most people think of vines, they think vertical growth. However, many types of vines can also be used as ground covers.
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