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Lesser periwinkle

Vinca minor

Ground coverShade

EvergreenTakes shade

Lesser periwinkle
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeGround cover
FamilyApocynaceae
Size when mature0.2 m tall, 1 m across
LightShade, Part sun
MoistureMedium
Soilloam, clay, sand
Soil pH5.5 to 7.5
Hardy to-35 degrees
FlowersApril to May
For pollinatorsGood
WaterLow water
UpkeepLittle
GrowthFast
In EuropeNative
Spreading riskLow
If eatenPeople: Can upset a stomach · Dogs: Can upset a stomach · Cats: Can upset a stomach

Safety

Nothing on our safety list for this plant.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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