Periwinkle, also known as vinca minor, is a hardy, creeping evergreen. There are many great things about periwinkle, it's gorgeous blue flower only one of them.

The vine is a trailing subshrub. It will creep along the ground and root whereever the vines meet the earth. It's a beautiful groundcover, and works well in any location you want a carpet of dark evergreen. It is not a climber so it will not climb a trellis or a garden wall.

Periwinkle can thrive in sun or shade, but it seems to prefer shade. In my yard our entire woods floor is covered with Periwinkle. It's quite a site in spring. The leaves are freshly green and the twinkling blue of the flowers makes it look like someone has planted a garden amongst the trees.

The best way to start growing Periwinkle is from a root. It tends to be difficult to start it from seed. Typically it can be found at any gardening store or nursery. Once planted it will begin to trail along the ground and plant new roots. To spread your Periwinkle further you can cut the vine between the roots and then dig up the roots to replant it elsewhere.

Periwinkle can survive in pots as well as most gardens. If it's planted in a pot it will drap out of the sides and look wonderful and flowing. Be sure to water it several times a week, especially if the pot is in a sunny location.

If Periwinkle is planted in your garden it can become aggressive and start to take over the ground. Just be sure to pull out what you don't want growing there.

Best of luck with your Periwinkle endeavors! It's a beautiful and fun plant!

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