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Myrtle, Periwinkle (Variegated Vinca)
Variegated Vinca (AKA Myrtle, Periwinkle) is a low-maintenance delight - great for controlling soil erosion on shady or partly-shadyslopes. An evergreen trailing vine with stunning variegated glossy green leaves. Lavender/purple flowers cover the plant in early spring (rare for an evergreen groundcover), blooms persist sporadically summer through frost. Rarely eaten by deer, tolerant of drought and infrequent foot traffic. Spreads quickly once established.
Variegated Vinca major has larger leaves and is less tolerant of cold than Variegated Vinca minor.
See also: Vinca minor, Vinca major, All Vinca, All variegated groundcovers
See photographs comparing average sizes of some bare roots and potted plants
Product
 | 20% off Shady Variegated Deer Mix #2: 50 Variegated Japanese Spurge, 25 Variegated Greater (Large Leaf) Periwinkle, 25 Japanese Painted Fern On Sale!: $395.60 Discount: 20% Save 20% on this combination of shade plants with dramatically striking variegated foliage that deer generally avoid. Plant in shade or part-shade in zones 6-9. Temporarily out of stock. Expected 11/03/2025.Email when available |
 | Periwinkle 'Ralph Shugert' {1-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $28.97 each | 10: $27.52 each ('Ralph Shugart', Variegated Myrtle) This graceful evergreen trailing vine has distinct cream/green variegation and rich violet flowers in spring that rebloom sporadically until frost. 4-6" tall. In stock. |
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