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Blue-purple flowers of Lesser Periwinkle among glossy green leavesGround cover

Vinca minor

Lesser Periwinkle

Lesser Periwinkle is an evergreen ground cover with glossy dark-green foliage and abundant blue-purple flowers from March to June. The plant forms a dense carpet that effectively suppresses weeds and is ideal under trees and shrubs. Periwinkle is extremely hardy and tolerates deep shade.

Partial shadeLow10–20 cm