Vinca Minor (Myrtle)

**Product Title:**
Vinca Minor (Creeping Myrtle / Periwinkle) – Evergreen Groundcover

**Product Description:**
Vinca minor, also known as creeping myrtle or periwinkle, is a classic evergreen groundcover valued for its glossy green foliage and charming blue-violet flowers. This low-growing perennial forms dense mats, spreading quickly by rooting stems to cover bare or shady spots in the landscape. Vinca minor blooms in early spring, with occasional flowers appearing through summer and fall, and thrives in a wide range of conditions-from full sun to deep shade.

**Key Features:**
- Mature Height: 3–6 inches
- Spread: Trailing vines up to 18 inches long
- Foliage: Glossy, dark green, evergreen leaves
- Flowers: Blue, lavender, purple, or white; ¾–1¼ inches wide
- Bloom Time: Early spring, with sporadic blooms into autumn
- Sunlight: Full sun, partial shade, or full shade
- Soil: Adaptable to loamy, sandy, or clay soils; prefers well-drained, moderately moist soil
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
- Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established
- Resistant to most pests and diseases
- Excellent for suppressing weeds and stabilizing slopes
- Caution: Toxic to pets if ingested

**Why Choose Vinca Minor?**
- Ideal for covering large or difficult areas, including slopes, under trees, and shady beds
- Requires minimal care-no frequent mowing or trimming needed
- Tolerates a variety of soil types and light conditions
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Provides shelter for small wildlife

**Planting & Care Instructions:**
- Plant 12–18 inches apart in spring or fall
- Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant thereafter
- Prune occasionally to control spread or thin dense growth
- Fertilize in spring if desired, but not required for healthy growth
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

**Design Ideas:**
- Use as a groundcover beneath trees or shrubs
- Edge walkways and garden beds
- Fill in bare or shady spots 

Vinca minor is a versatile, easy-care solution for beautiful, weed-free groundcover in any garden!