Vinca Vine 3.5 in Pot - Drought Tolerant Periwinkle Ground Cover for Shade and Erosion Control

Vinca Vine (Periwinkle) 3.5 in Pot

The Vinca Vine, also known as Periwinkle (Vinca minor), is a versatile and hardy ground cover plant ideal for shady garden areas. Presented in a 3.5-inch pot, this low-growing vine is perfect for filling bare spots, controlling soil erosion, and adding a splash of purple flowers in spring. Its drought tolerance and adaptability make it a practical choice for various garden settings.

Key Features

• Low sprawling habit, growing 3 to 6 inches tall and spreading up to 18 inches long
• Produces vibrant purple flowers in spring
• Thrives in partial to full shade, suitable for planting under mature trees
• Drought-tolerant once established, requiring moderate watering
• Effective ground cover that suppresses weeds and fills bare soil areas
• Ideal for slopes and hillsides to prevent soil erosion
• Roots at the joints as it spreads, ensuring strong and robust coverage

Growing Information

Vinca minor prefers well-draining soil but is adaptable to various soil types. It grows best in partial to full shade and requires moderate watering, becoming drought-tolerant once established. Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9, this creeping vine spreads low to the ground, making it an excellent choice for ground cover in shaded garden areas.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.