Vinca Minor Vine 4″ Pot – Graveyard Periwinkle Groundcover Plant

Vinca Minor Groundcover: The Perfect Addition to Your Garden

Looking for a versatile and beautiful groundcover? The Vinca Minor vine, also known as graveyard vine, is an excellent choice. This 4″ pot contains a healthy, nicely rooted plant ready for transplanting into your garden. Vinca Minor thrives in shady areas where grass struggles to grow, creating a lush, evergreen carpet that lasts all year long. Its vigorous growth makes it ideal for poor, stony soil, steep banks, and rock gardens.

In May, you’ll be rewarded with a profusion of beautiful lavender-blue flowers that add a touch of color to your landscape. This deer-resistant evergreen groundcover grows 4-5″ tall without special care, making it a low-maintenance option for any gardener. Plant them 6-12″ apart for a dense, carpet-like effect. The Vinca Minor adapts well to both sun and shade, offering flexibility in planting locations.

Benefits of Planting Vinca Minor:

• Evergreen Groundcover: Enjoy year-round greenery.
• Deer Resistant: Protect your garden from deer browsing.
• Shade Tolerant: Thrives in areas where grass won’t grow.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.
• Beautiful Flowers: Adds a splash of color in the spring.

The Vinca Minor is hardy in zones 4-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates. Whether you’re looking to cover a steep bank, add interest to a rock garden, or simply create a low-maintenance groundcover, the Vinca Minor is an excellent choice. Its adaptability and beauty make it a valuable addition to any garden. This ground cover is easy to plant and enjoy!

This plant plug/seedling is an ornamental vine that does well in clay, loam, peat, sand, and silt soil types. It thrives in temperate climates and prefers partial shade to full sun. This periwinkle is a bush/shrub plant habit with an Autumn season of interest. For California orders, please note that they will be shipped bare root Oct-March.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vinca Minor

1. How far apart should I plant Vinca Minor vines? Plant them 6-12 inches apart for a lush, carpet-like groundcover.
2. What type of soil is best for Vinca Minor? Vinca Minor thrives in clay, loam, peat, sand, and silt soil types.
3. How much sunlight does Vinca Minor need? Vinca Minor prefers partial shade to full sun.
4. Is Vinca Minor deer resistant? Yes, Vinca Minor is very deer resistant.
5. What is the height of Vinca Minor? It grows 4-5 inches tall without special care.