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Vinca minor Illumination

Popular, low-growing, evergreen groundcover has variegated foliage and small, light lavender-blue flowers in Spring.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Scientific Name: Vinca minor
CommonName: Myrtle
Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-10°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring
Plant Habit: Spreading, Trailing
Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Shade Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant
Water: Light
Fertilizer: Once a month
Spacing: 10 - 16" (25 - 41cm)
Height: 4" (10cm)
Width: 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)
Exposure: Shade, Sun
Plant Protection
'Illumination'
Breeder: Planthaven Int’l, Inc.
Vinca minor Illumination