Vinca minor 'Bowles Variety'

Periwinkle

The flowers of 'Bowles' Periwinkle are bigger and lighter blue than the species, making a greater contrast with the dark evergreen foliage. Blooms appear in mid-spring. An excellent shade groundcover, especially in deer country.

Height

6 Inches

Spread

12 Inches

Bloom Color

Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Evergreen
•	Full Shade
•	Groundcover
•	Winter Containers

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Dry

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•	Full Shade
•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Dry Shade Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

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