Vinca Sterling Silver

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Vigorously Spreading and Evergreen
Bold blue flowers are featured against the lush foliage of deep green edged in cream. Grows quickly and long-lived. Rooting along its vining offshoots, Vinca forms a dense, vigorously spreading evergreen carpet. Vinca and Daffodils planted beneath a deciduous tree provide a pleasing spring combination. Best in partial to full shade. Good for bank stabilization, erosion control. Can escape into the woods, so please plant responsibly.Our plant spacing recommendations are based on how quickly these plants will spread in their first season of growth.

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Code VIST

Patent

Plant Type Perennials, Groundcovers

Species minor

Height Short 6"

Spacing Plant 2-3' apart

Bloom Time Late Spring to Mid-Summer

Sun / Shade Mostly Sunny to Full Shade

Zones 3-9

Soil Type Normal, Clay, Sandy

Water Needs Low

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Special Features

  • Deer Resistant
  • Evergreen
  • Rabbit Resistant

Planting Sites

  • For a Slope or Bank
  • Dry Shade Tolerant
  • Groundcovers
  • OK in Containers
  • Shade Tolerant

Vinca General Information

Vinca are evergreen groundcovers. Good for bank stabilization and erosion control. Can escape into the woods, so please plant responsibly. Some winter protection may be needed in colder zones. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Vinca Plant Care

Thrives in most soils. Stems root where they touch the ground. Cut back winter damaged growth to 4" in spring. Divide in early spring or mid fall as needed. May emerge late in spring.