Bowles Vinca Periwinkle
Vinca minor
VINK-uh MY-nor
Perennials: Creeping Creeper
Periwinkle
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Shear lightly after blooming to encourage fresh foliage, and possible repeat flowering in the fall. Shows good promise for massing in large landscape situations.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Blue
Blooming Time
Mid Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Mounding
Height
6–12 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Hand Pollination may be possible
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division