Vinca minor ‘Alba’ (White Periwinkle / Myrtle)
Vinca minor ‘Alba’, commonly known as White Periwinkle or Myrtle, is a fast-growing evergreen groundcover prized for its delicate white flowers and glossy green foliage. It forms a dense, low-growing mat, making it ideal for covering bare ground, slopes, and shaded areas.
Also Known As (AKA):
- White Periwinkle
- Creeping Myrtle
- Dwarf Periwinkle
- Trailing Myrtle
This hardy and low-maintenance plant spreads quickly, suppressing weeds while adding year-round greenery. In spring and early summer, it produces charming white star-shaped flowers that brighten up garden spaces.
- Beautiful white star-shaped flowers
- Dense evergreen groundcover
- Excellent for slopes, borders, and erosion control
- Thrives in shade and partial sunlight
- Fast-spreading and low maintenance
- Ideal for landscaping and underplanting trees
Note: Best grown in partial shade to full shade with moderate watering. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and easy to maintain.
Growing Zones: 4–9 (Outdoors)
| Mature Height: | 4–6 inches |
| Mature Width: | 12–24 inches (spreading) |
| Sunlight: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Botanical Name: | Vinca minor ‘Alba’ |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Plant Type: | Evergreen Groundcover |
| Special Feature: | White Blooms & Weed-Suppressing Coverage |