Periwinkle
Periwinkle
Vinca minor
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An evergreen perennial with a trailing habit. Extensively used as a groundcover on slopes and otherwise unused areas. Can be extremely invasive. Plant has dark green, oblong leaves and attractive periwinkle blue 5-petaled flowers. Forms a dense mat over time; mow if leaves become tattered. Likes summer moisture. A good groundcover for a large space, or a smaller area if contained.

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