Common periwinkle

Vinca minor

Also known as Vinca minor var. alba, Vinca minor f. violacea, Vinca minor var. azurea, Vinca minor f. atropurpurea

Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Periwinkle · Groundcover · Shade Tolerant · Evergreen · Vinca · Low Maintenance · Weed Suppressor · Spring Flowers · Slope Planting · Trailing

Common periwinkle is a tough, low-growing evergreen groundcover that thrives in shade to partial shade, making it ideal for suppressing weeds under trees or on difficult slopes. Its cheerful violet-blue flowers appear in early spring, and its glossy foliage remains attractive year-round with very little care needed. Trim back annually in late winter to keep it tidy and prevent it from spreading beyond its intended area.