Vinca Minor '24 Carat' PPAF

Golden Common Periwinkle

Vinca minor 24 carat is a low growing evergreen groundcover that grows 3 inches tall and 12-15 inches wide in compact, spreading growth habit. Small, shiny dark green leaves bearing round, stunning five-petalled blue flowers emerge in spring through early summer. Occasionally reappear in fall. Attractive to butterflies. Easy to grow perennial. Deer resistant. It thrives best in full sun to partial sun conditions in a wide range of rich, moist, fertile soil with excellent drainage. Ideal for border, containers or foundation.

Height

4"-6"

Width

10"

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Spring, Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Soil

Clay

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No