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Wine Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea'

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Overview

Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea,' commonly known as Wine Periwinkle, is an evergreen ground cover plant notable for its deep wine-purple flowers. Thriving in zones 4-9, it prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soil. Stands 4-6 inches tall with a spread of 18-24 inches. It is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and excellent for controlling erosion. Its glossy, dark green leaves provide year-round interest. Ideal for underplanting in woodland gardens.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater Low, Very LowZones 4–9Type Ground coverClimate Temperate
Wine Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea') — is an evergreen ground cover plant notable for its deep wine-purple flowers
Wine Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea') — Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea,' commonly known as Wine PeriwinkleWine Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea') — Thriving in zones 4-9, it prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature width
1–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Apocynaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Wine Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea') — is an evergreen ground cover plant notable for its deep wine-purple flowers
Wine Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea') — Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea,' commonly known as Wine Periwinkle
Wine Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea') — Thriving in zones 4-9, it prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soil
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