Bowles' Common Periwinkle - Monrovia
One of the best groundcovers for shade, displaying large, violet-blue, pinwheel-shaped flowers against glossy dark green leaves. Sun tolerant in cool northern zones. In hot summer areas, plant in dappled to deep shade. Good for use in firescaping. Evergreen in most climates.
Attracts,
Brand,Monrovia Growers
Brand,
Botanical Name,
Bulb Size,
Bulbs per Package,
Deer Resistant,Yes
Evergreen or Deciduous,Evergreen
Family,
Family Name,Periwinkle
Flower Color,
Bloom Time,Late Spring through Summer
Foliage Color,Green
Genus,
Genus Name,Vinca
Model,
Tomato Class,
Tomato Type,
Weather,
Days to Emerge,
Days to Maturity,
Edible,
Features,
Growth Rate,Fast
Hardiness,
Hardiness Zone,4
Harvest Season,
Landscape Uses,Border, Dry Shade, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Firewise, Groundcover, Urban Garden, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden
Light Needs,Shade, Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height,6 inches
Mature Width,70 inches
Prune Time,Should Not Need Pruning
Self Pollinating,
Water Needs,Average to Moist
Waterwise,
Essentials for Success
For flourishing plants, use potting soil for potted plants or planting mix for garden beds paired with Root Zone starter fertilizer is the perfect duo to foster robust root growth and minimize transplant shock.
Care
