Vinca

Vinca minor

easy outdoor ✗ Toxic to pets

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 weeks once established

☀️ Light

Partial shade to full shade

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

25–85°F (-4–29°C)

🪏 Soil

Average, well-draining soil

✨ Fertilizing

Once in spring

🪴 Repotting

Divide as needed

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About Vinca

Glossy evergreen groundcover with cheerful blue-purple flowers in spring. Excellent under trees and on slopes.

Care tips

  • Very vigorous — can become invasive
  • Shear back hard every few years to rejuvenate
  • Toxic to pets

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