Periwinkle Common

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Landscape Qualities

but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition., Common Periwinkle is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden

Ornamental Qualities

Common Periwinkle has masses of beautiful purple flowers along the stems from mid to late spring, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its small glossy oval leaves remain dark green in color throughout the year.

Planting and Growing

and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, Common Periwinkle will grow to be only 4 inches tall at maturity, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round., with a spread of 24 inches. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a fast rate

and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. However, you may want to keep it away from hot

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