Vinca minor 'Bowles' - Bowles Periwinkle

Bowles Periwinkle is a fast spreading evergreen perennial with smooth upright stems and glossy dark green foliage.  Large violet-blue flowers bloom en masse from late spring until the first frost.  Grows best with part shade and moist rich well-drained soils.  Can tolerate to near full shade and drought.

Type:	Perennial, Groundcover
Height:	- 0.5'
Spread:	1’ - 1.5'
Spacing:	1.5'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 10
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Blue
Season of Interest:	Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  No serious pests or diseases.  Watch for vinca stem blight.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Beardtongue, Lantana, Aster