Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'
Atropurpurea Periwinkle

 This plant is considered invasive.

Vinca minor ′Atropurpurea′ - Groundcover Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Purple (Large, dark plum-purple flowers in April and sporadically through the summer)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Lustrous, dark green foliage forms an evergreen cover)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
3-6 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
1-8 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Widely adapted to soils
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Simple entire glossy dark green leaves are opposite, 0.5-1.5" long, elliptic, oblong to elliptic-ovate with a rounded base. Broken petioles exude a milky sap.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Bank Cover 48
  • Groundcover 59
  • Trellis/Post/Fence Climber 28
  • Midwest Invasive 42
  • Notable Texture 282
  • Shade Tolerant 115

    • Additional Information

    'Atropurpurea' is an excellent cultivar that has large, dark plum-purple flowers. One of the best evergreen ground covers for a shady location. Spreads quickly after establishment. Subject to stem-rot disease when grown vigorously and in wet soil. Also does not like very dry soil and full sun. Does best with regular watering on well-drained soil.

    When Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

    Flowering

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    Other plants like this Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' (Atropurpurea Periwinkle)

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