Common periwinkle, Running myrtle, Creeping myrtle, Lesser periwinkle
Vinca minor
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A spreading evergreen plant. It forms tight mats. It grows 20 cm high and spreads 1.5-3 m wide. The leaves are green and 5 cm long. The flowers are star shaped and violet blue. The flowers are smaller than Vinca major. They are 3 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. The plant is hardy. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Balkans, Caucasus, Central Asia, China, Europe (country/location of origin), France, Greece, India, Italy, Macedonia, Mediterranean, Portugal, Russia, San Marino, Spain, St Helena, Tajikistan, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Navadni zimzelen