12 Periwinkle Live Rooted Starter Plants – Vinca Minor – Creeping Perennial Ground Cover

Create a lush, low-maintenance landscape with Periwinkle (Vinca minor), a hardy evergreen perennial valued for its dense, creeping growth habit and attractive blue-violet flowers. This versatile ground cover spreads to form a beautiful carpet of glossy green foliage, making it an excellent choice for slopes, borders, woodland gardens, and erosion-prone areas.

This listing includes 12 live rooted Periwinkle starter plants. Each plant is well-rooted and ready to establish quickly in garden beds, under trees, or along pathways.

Plant Size at Shipping:

• Quantity: 12 live rooted starter plants

Plant Information:

• Botanical Name: Vinca minor
• Common Name: Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle
• Plant Type: Evergreen perennial ground cover
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, creeping and spreading
• Flower Color: Blue to violet (seasonal blooms)
• Foliage: Glossy evergreen leaves

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, recently trimmed, or with varying amounts of foliage depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in plant size, rooting, foliage density, and flowering stage should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive live starter plants. Listing photos show mature plants for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Includes 12 live rooted Periwinkle starter plants
• Botanical name: Vinca minor
• Evergreen creeping perennial
• Excellent ground cover for shaded or partially sunny areas
• Attractive blue-violet spring flowers
• Dense, spreading growth habit
• Suitable for borders, slopes, woodland gardens, and erosion control
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 4–9

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 12 Live Rooted Periwinkle Plants (Vinca minor)

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle
Scientific Name: Vinca minor
Plant Type: Evergreen Ground Cover Perennial
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Blue-Violet Flowers
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (also tolerates Shade)
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
USDA Zone: 4–9

❓ FAQ:

1. What is included with this listing?
You will receive 12 live rooted Periwinkle (Vinca minor) starter plants.

2. Is Periwinkle a good ground cover?
Yes. It forms a dense evergreen mat that is ideal for ground cover, slopes, borders, and shaded garden areas.

3. What light conditions does it prefer?
Periwinkle grows well in partial shade to full shade, and it also tolerates full sun in cooler climates with adequate moisture.

4. Does it stay green year-round?
Yes. Vinca minor is an evergreen perennial in suitable climates.

5. What USDA hardiness zones are suitable?
Periwinkle is generally hardy in USDA Zones 4–9.