Rob's Gem Greater Periwinkle is a mat-forming herbaceous perennial with trailing stems and variegated foliage with cream centers and dark green edging. Solidary pale periwinkle blue flowers bloom from mid to late spring. Grows best with part shade and moist rich well-drained soils. Can tolerate to near full shade and drought.
NOTE: Once established will grow aggressively- Listed as invasive in Georgia.
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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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 powdery mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Beardtongue, Lantana, Aster
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown