Latin Name: Vinca minor 

The Vinca Vine, also known as Periwinkle or Creeping Myrtle, is a hardy, evergreen perennial prized for its trailing habit and shade tolerance. Growing 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) tall with spreads up to 8 feet (2.4 meters), it’s ideal for ground cover, slopes, and containers.

This European native features glossy, oval leaves and five-petaled, lavender-blue flowers in spring. Cultivars like Vinca minor ‘Alba’ offer white blooms, while ‘Illumination’ has variegated gold-and-green foliage.

Key Features:

• Light: Partial to full shade (tolerates sun in cool climates).

• Soil: Well-draining; thrives in poor or rocky soil.

• Hardiness: Zones 4–9 (deer-resistant and drought-tolerant).

• Uses: Erosion control, underplanting for shrubs.

Pair with hostas, ferns, or hellebores for a lush woodland look.