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Vinca minor Mrs. Bowles

The smooth, evergreen foliage forms a carpet of green, the perfect background for the violet-blue flowers.

  • »  Trailing perennial; somewhat more contained than the species
  • »  Smooth, evergreen foliage
  • »  Violet-blue, phlox-like flowers
  • »  Quickly spreads to become an invasive ground cover
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:0-0 cm
  • Spread:0-0 cm
  • Bloom Color: Violet
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
• Spring
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Woodland/woods edge
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Vinca minor 'Mrs. Bowles'

Best grown in an average to dry, or moist, well-drained soil, in partial to full shade. Will grow in full sun when adequate moisture is provided. Vinca can tolerate periods of drought, but flowering may suffer.