Vinca minor 'Bowles'
Vinca minor 'Bowles' is a vigorous evergreen groundcover prized for its glossy dark green foliage and abundant violet blue flowers. Blooming in spring with scattered repeat flowering throughout summer it forms a dense mat that suppresses weeds and stabilizes soil. Well suited for shady areas, slopes, or beneath trees, this cultivar is noted for its larger more profuse blooms compared to typical periwinkle varieties. Height & Spread: 4 - 6 in x 18 - 24 in Bloom Time: Spring with sporadic summer rebloom Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade Soil Preference: Adaptable to most well drained soils, including clay Watering Needs: Moderate; benefits from occasional deep watering in dry periods Deer Resistance: Deer resistant due to bitter tasting foliage Native Status Vinca minor is native to central and southern Europe but has naturalized widely in North America. Though not native, it is well adapted to temperate regions and widely used in traditional shade plantings. WILDLIFE &a