Groundcovers

Vinca minor 'Illumination' (Common Periwinkle)

Vinca minor 'Illumination'

Also known as Illumination Periwinkle

$8.95

Size

SunFull sun to full shade
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones4-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Vinca minor 'Illumination' (Common Periwinkle), 'Illumination', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A groundcover plant , fills horizontal space with foliage and (often) flowers, suppresses weeds, and stabilizes soil.

Varies by species suits this plant. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Spacing and care vary by species. Many spread by rhizome or stolon to fill in over 1 to 2 seasons.

For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.

Plant Details

Botanical
Vinca minor 'Illumination'
Common name
Illumination Periwinkle
Mature size
4-8 in trailing tall × 12-18 in wide
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Spring
Bloom color
Green
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
  • ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
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