Common Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) is a perennial groundcover in the Apocynaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Vinca minor is a low-growing, evergreen perennial groundcover with glossy green leaves and blue-violet flowers.

Common Periwinkle

Common Periwinkle

Vinca Minor

Vinca minor is a low-growing, evergreen perennial groundcover with glossy green leaves and blue-violet flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
groundcover
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
4-9

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay, chalky
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, weed suppression

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Common Periwinkle

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Apocynaceae
Genus:Vinca