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Groundcovers · MCH exam plant
Periwinkle
Vinca minor
VIN-ka MY-nor
Perennial
Key ID features
Blue flowers, glossy evergreen leaves, spreading, shade, can be invasive
| Botanical name | Vinca minor |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Vinca |
| Category | Groundcovers |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4a–8b |
| Sun | Part Shade |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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