photo: Cleveland Metroparks

Periwinkle (Vinca minor)

Dan Tenaglia, Missouriplants.com, Bugwood.org
Chris Evans, Illinois Wildlife Action Plan, Bugwood.org
Deena Chadi, University of New Haven, Bugwood.org

Form:

A popular and widely used ground cover with trailing stems. Foliage will mound up to 6" tall.

Leaves:

Smooth, evergreen leaves (to 1.5" long).

Flowers:

Tubular, lavender blue, phlox-like flowers (to 1 inch across) appear in the leaf axils in spring, flowering intermittently into fall.

Tier 4 - Widespread and Abundant

These are known problem species throughout Cleveland Metroparks and are currently under active management. Management plans are set using population extent and site-specific information.

Action: These plants should be recored as present or absent. These species are known to be widespread and abundant throughout Cleveland Metroparks.

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