Vinca minor 'Alba'
Lesser periwinkle
Evergreen groundcover with bright white flowers. Green smaller leaf than other Vinca species. White, 1 cm large flowers every early spring. Spreads quickly after established. Very shade tolerant, the leaves will sometimes scorch in too much sun. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established. Stems root into the ground readily, and the new plants that form may be easily moved to a new location in spring or early fall.
↕ < 20 cm
❄ -20 °C
☀ half shade, shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Vinca |
| Species | minor |
| Cultivar | 'Alba' |
Bloei
| Flowering period | april, may |
| Colour (flower) | white |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Evergreen | yes |
Groeiwijze
| Height | < 20 cm |
Standplaats
| Winter hardiness | -20 °C |
| Location | half shade, shade |
