Common Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle, Flower-of-Death 'Moonlit'

Vincaminor

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Vinca (VIN-kuh)
Species
minor (MY-nor)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pinson, Alabama

Tallahassee, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Rock Hill, SC (Zone 7a) | May 2018 | negative

All Vinca varieties, which are considered highly invasive in many areas, should be avoided in favor of native vines such as Trumpet Honey...Read More

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Pinson, AL | May 2018 | negative

This is a great groundcover with a gorgeous sky blue flowers but suddenly you realize it has done TOO well and is taking over. If you hav...Read More

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