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Vinca minor 'Illumination' (Common periwinkle, creeping myrtle)

Vinca minor ‘Illumination’ Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of www.provenwinners.com

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Vinca minor 'Illumination' VIN-kah MY-nor Common Name: Common periwinkle, creeping myrtle Genus: Vinca
Like other creeping myrtles, 'Illumination' is a tough evergreen ground cover for shade that will grow in almost any soil. Its hallmark is its bright gold leaves that are edged with a border of irregular green. Periwinkle-blue flowers appear in spring. Use 'Illumination' as a shade ground cover or in hanging baskets. -Tom Nelson, Regional Picks: Northern California, Fine Gardening issue #127
Care: Plant in moist, well-drained soil.
 Propagation: Division, cuttings.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.;Less than 6 in.
Spread Over 30 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Shade Only;Full Sun to Part Shade;Part Shade Only;Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium;Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Deer Tolerant;Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Fall; Early Summer; Fall; Late Fall; Late Spring; Late Summer; Spring; Summe
Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage;Evergreen;Variegated Foliage
Flower Color Blue Flower
Uses Container, Shade, Ground Covers, Poisonous
Style Container, Edging, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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