Vinca minor - L.
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Vinca minor - L.
Also known as:
Lesser Periwinkle, Flower of Death, English Holly, Creeping Myrtle, Creeping Vinca, Common Periwink
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.20 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun, Shadow
Sun, Shadow
Usage properties
Edible part:
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Basket-making
Basket-making
Description
Flower color: Blue, Lavender, Purple, White. Blooming time: Early summer, early spring, late spring, mid-spring. Shape: Prostrate, Spreading or horizontal, Variable spreading.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/05
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Acts as a ground cover, suppressing weeds and retaining soil moisture. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Provides shade that can help Vinca thrive and attracts beneficial insects. |
|
Halesia carolina Silver-bell tree |
Enhances biodiversity by providing habitat for various creatures, supporting ecosystem health. |
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Provides soil nutrients through natural processes and can enhance flavor compounds in the area. |
|
Hydrangea serrata Hydrangea, Mountain Hydrangea, Sawtooth Hydrangea |
Helps retain soil moisture and provides aesthetic appeal through flowering. |
|
Satureja montana Winter Savory |
Acts as a pest deterrent, protecting Vinca and promoting health in the garden. |