Vinca minor 'Illumination' - Lesser Periwinkle

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous perennial groundcover
Common Name: Variegated Lesser Periwinkle
Scientific Name: Vinca minor 'Illumination'
Flower Color: Blue-violet with creamy white center
Foliage: Dark green edged with luminous golden yellow
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
Pollinator-friendly Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic

✂️ Care

Plant in partial to full shade in rich, moist, and well-drained soil. Water regularly upon planting to establish a strong root system, then maintain consistent moisture throughout 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 year-round. Ideal for shady borders, rockeries, and woodland gardens, it creates a remarkable ornamental carpet and attracts pollinators with its delicate spring flowers.