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Periwinkle

Vinca minor, Apocynaceae

Zones
4a–9b
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)Full Shade (acceptable)

Water

LowModerate

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wall GermanderTeucrium chamaedrys
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
PartridgeberryMitchella repens
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

PachysandraPachysandra terminalis

Both aggressive shade groundcovers compete intensely for territory

Giant Feather GrassStipa gigantea

Large ornamental grass can outcompete low-growing groundcover for light and root space

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationErosion ControlGround Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Periwinkle grow in?

Periwinkle grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Periwinkle?

Good companions for Periwinkle include Wall Germander, Partridgeberry.

Design guilds with Periwinkle and see companion relationships visually.

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