Bowles' Common Periwinkle - Monrovia

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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.

Height Mature Height: 6 inches
Width Mature Width: 70 inches
Light Light: Shade, Partial Shade, Full Sun
size: 1 gallon
Bowles' Common Periwinkle - Monrovia
$14.99
size: 1 gallon

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Care

Planting & Growing
Highly adaptable; prefers enriched, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Provide some shade in hot southern areas. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Space 4 to 5 ft. apart as groundcover. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in.

Brand Monrovia Growers
Deer Resistant Yes
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Periwinkle
Flower Color Blue
Bloom Time Late Spring through Summer
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Vinca
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 4
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
Water Needs Average to Moist