One of the best groundcovers for shade, displaying large, violet-blue, pinwheel-shaped flowers against glossy dark green leaves. Sun tolerant in cool northern zones. In hot summer areas, plant in dappled to deep shade. Good for use in firescaping. Evergreen in most climates.
Botanical Pronunciation - VING-ka MI-nor
Average Size at Maturity - Fast, vine-like growth; reaches 4 to 6 in. tall, spreading indefinitely.
Bloom Time - Late Spring through Summer
Design Ideas -
Use this shady groundcover for those hard-to-plant spots--its evergreen trailing stems will look fine year-round. It makes a good groundcover for shrub plantings.
Deciduous/ Evergreen - Evergreen
Flower Attribute - Showy Flowers
Flower Color - Blue
Foliage Color - Green
Garden Style - Cottage
Growth Habit - Spreading
Growth Rate - Fast
Landscape Use -
Border, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Dry Shade, Urban Garden, Ground Cover
Light Needs - Filtered sun, Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Soil Needs - All-Purpose Plant Food
Special Feature - Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Naturalizes Well, Shade Loving, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Water Needs - Moderate
Watering Needs - Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.