Plants in genus vinca
Vinca minor
Vinca minor is a trailing subshrub native to Europe and Asia, known for its evergreen leaves and violet-purple flowers. It forms dense mats and is difficult to eradicate once established, making it a robust groundcover.
Vinca minor 'Bowles'
Vinca minor 'Bowles' is a hardy groundcover with glossy dark-green leaves and large violet-blue flowers. It is evergreen in most climates and highly adaptable, thriving in both wet and dry soils. This plant is also resistant to deer and rabbits, making it low-maintenance.
Vinca minor '24 Carat'
Vinca minor '24 Carat' is a branch mutation of the typical Vinca minor, known for its bright gold new foliage that fades to green. This plant is less vigorous than its green counterpart but offers light blue flowers in late spring. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance option for gardens. Vinca minor '24 Carat' is suitable for use as a groundcover in dry shade areas, adding color and interest to otherwise challenging garden spots.
Vinca minor 'Illumination'
Vinca minor 'Illumination' is an evergreen groundcover with golden leaves edged in dark green. It is not aggressive and produces blue-lavender flowers in spring. This plant is drought tolerant and deer resistant.
Vinca minor 'Variegata'
Vinca minor 'Variegata' is a trailing vine with green leaves edged in white, known for its evergreen nature in warm climates. It produces lilac-blue flowers in early spring and forms dense mats, making it an excellent groundcover. This plant is hardy in zones 6-11 and is deer resistant.
Vinca major
Vinca major is a vining groundcover with variegated green and gold foliage. It produces cornflower-blue blooms throughout summer and fall, effectively suppressing weeds. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert'
Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' is an evergreen groundcover with blue-violet flowers that support butterflies and pollinators. It is resistant to deer and rabbits and has won the Award of Garden Merit. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is effective for erosion control.
Vinca minor 'Wojo's Jem'
Vinca minor 'Wojo's Jem' is a groundcover with variegated leaves featuring creamy yellow centers and dark green edges. It produces large violet-blue flowers in spring and is semi-to-fully evergreen in mild winters. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in part shade and is deer-resistant.