Illumination Periwinkle is a fast-spreading evergreen perennial that forms a dense carpet with smooth stems and small variegated foliage that emerges chartreuse and matures to bright gold with dark green margins. Large, solidary bright violet-blue to lavender-blue flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. Grows best with part shade and moist rich well-drained soils. Can tolerate to near full shade and drought. Note: Spreads aggressively and considered invasive in GA.
Syn. with Vinca minor 'Cahill'.
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Type: |
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Mediterranean, and northern Africa |
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Watch for vinca stem blight. An aggressive spreader, plant in a contained area.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Beardtongue, Lantana, Aster
IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Vinca minor 'Cahill' kz2, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Vinca minor 'Illumination' kz01, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
