Vinca minor
Bring lasting ground-level beauty and effortless coverage to your garden with Vinca minor, a classic evergreen groundcover known for its glossy foliage and charming, star-like blooms. Forming a low, spreading mat that gently carpets beds, slopes, and shady areas, this hardy perennial offers a soft stream of violet-blue (or occasionally white) flowers from spring into early summer. Its trailing stems root as they grow, creating a lush, weed-suppressing layer that remains attractive year-round. Ideal for difficult spots under trees or along pathways, Vinca minor thrives with minimal care and adds quiet elegance to any landscape.
Care tips:
• Light: Part shade to full shade; tolerates some morning sun but prefers protection from hot afternoon rays
• Water: Moderate; water regularly during dry spells, especially when newly planted
• Soil: Moist, well-draining soil; adapts to a wide range of soil types once established
• Maintenance: Low; trim back as needed to control spread and refresh growth
