Vinca minor f. alba - Dwarf Periwinkle
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous groundcover perennial
Common name: White Periwinkle
Scientific name: Vinca minor f. alba
Flower color: Pure white, simple and delicate
Mature height: 0.10–0.20 m
Mature width: 0.30–0.60 m
Habit: Creeping, spreading, forming a dense, uniform mat
Flowering period: April to June, with ornamental evergreen foliage
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Moderate, prefers moist but well-drained soil
Soil type: Rich in organic matter, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic
Hardiness zone: Zone 4 to 9
Drought tolerance: Moderate once established
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in partial to full shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly at planting to establish a strong root system, then maintain consistent moisture during the growing season.
Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and prune damaged stems in spring to encourage vigorous new growth.
This hardy, evergreen perennial offers dense foliage all year round. Ideal for shaded borders, rockeries, and woodland gardens, it creates a remarkable ornamental carpet and attracts pollinators with its delicate spring flowers.