Periwinkle

Vinca minor

$29⁹⁹

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To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

*If you have found your zone already, it will be highlighted in the table below.

Standard Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From	To	S&H
$0	$19.99	$24.99
$20	$49.99	$29.99
$50	$69.99	$34.99
$70	$99.99	$39.99
$100	$129.99	$44.99
$130	$149.99	$48.99
$150	$150+	Approx 28%

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Periwinkle highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Vinca minor
Growing Zones

4-9
Mature Height

3 - 6 inches
Mature Spread

6 - 18 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Full Shade
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Widely Adaptable
Growth Rate

Fast
Flower Color

Green
Fall Color

Evergreen in Warm Regions
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Pruning Time

Late Winter
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 4-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Darling groundcover and trailing vine, Periwinkle (Vinca minor) is also known as Trailing Myrtle, Dwarf Periwinkle and Creeping Myrtle. This species of Periwinkle is one of the most popular and widely used ground covers! Plus you and your local butterflies will adore the purple blooms, as well as its easy-going and carefree nature!

Trailing stems with smooth, evergreen foliage up to 1.5" long, root at the nodes as they go along the ground and quickly spread to form an attractive ground cover. Tubular, lavender-blue, phlox-like flowers that can reach up to 1 inch across, appear in the leaf axils in spring and continue to flower intermittently throughout summer into fall! The glossy green foliage is bright and the entire plant remains low-growing!

This evergreen perennial is similar in all ways to Vinca Major except the flower is a little smaller. Hardy in USDA growing zones 4 through 9, these act as tender perennials and regrow from the ground each spring. Widely adaptable for sun through shade and highly tolerant of any well-drained soil type and moisture availability.

Planting and Application:

Fantastic as groundcover and erosion control, plant 12-18" apart to cover large areas, the tops of retaining walls, hard-to-mow slopes and hillsides. Cover large areas of bare ground or tricky soil where nothing else seems to thrive in all conditions from sun to shade.

Great for acting as living mulch and winding around larger shrubs and perennials, or in Rock gardens and rambling over retaining walls and tiered gardens. Also great additions to window boxes, containers and planters as a creeping and trailing addition! Let ramble over the sides of urns while surrounding a central specimen plant or tree, giving an elegant and formal effect!

Long Trailing Green Leaves
Lovely Purple Blossoms
Lavender Blue Flowers Throughout the Season
Evergreen or Perennial Vine
Container Spiller, Groundcover, Cascading & Erosion Control

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Easily grown in average, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, Vinca tolerates full shade, but it prefers moist, humusy soils in part shade. Prune when dormant in late winter or early spring.

Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade & Full Shade
Dry or Moist Soils in Part Shade
Any Well-Drained Soil
Prune in Winter or Early Spring
Evergreen in Warm Climates

For low-maintenance greenery and groundcover that's elegant and cascading, while being tough-as-nails, you can't go wrong with the darling Periwinkle Vinca Vine available at NatureHills.com today!

Good ground cover

2 years ago we planted this Periwinkle in front of our house in an area I specially setup for ground cover. It has taken those two years before looking really good with lots of purple flowers. It does spread quickly so expect to keep it cut down with a trimmer. We placed flower pots in the ground every few feet within the Periwinkle area for Annuals to add a striking color difference. We get lots of compliments. The Periwinkle is worth the money.

Hello Jas,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Periwinkle! We're delighted to hear that your ground cover has flourished and is now showing such vibrant purple flowers after those couple of years. Your thoughtful approach of planting flower pots with annuals among the Periwinkle sounds like a fantastic way to create an eye-catching contrast and keep your garden dynamic—no wonder you’re receiving so many compliments!

You’re absolutely right that Periwinkle can spread rather quickly, so regular trimming is a great suggestion to keep it looking neat and healthy. If you ever want to enhance its growth, making sure the area has well-drained soil and some shade during the hottest parts of the day can really support strong, hardy plants.

We appreciate your honest feedback and are so glad that this plant has been worth the investment for you. Should you need any advice on maintenance or adding other plants for complementary color or texture throughout the year, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Hardy

My periwinkle has been exposed to one of the toughest winters we have had in a while and when the snow melted, they were green and took right off again this spring. Great groundcover.

Hello Anne,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your periwinkle! It’s wonderful to hear that it handled such a tough winter and rebounded beautifully in the spring. Periwinkles do make excellent groundcovers with their resilience and lush growth, and your success is a great testament to their hardiness.

To keep your periwinkle thriving, consider providing a layer of mulch before the onset of winter to help moderate soil temperatures and retain moisture. Also, regular light pruning in early spring can encourage fuller growth and help maintain its dense coverage.

If you ever want more tips on hardy groundcovers or have any questions, we're always here to support your thriving garden journey!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

Hardy

My periwinkle has been exposed to one of the toughest winters we have had in a while and when the snow melted, they were green and took right off again this spring. Great groundcover.

Hi Anne,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your periwinkle! We’re delighted to hear that it has bounced back so well after such a tough winter and has flourished as your lovely groundcover. Periwinkles are indeed resilient plants and great for providing beautiful, low-maintenance greenery all year round.

If you’d like to promote even more vibrant growth, keeping the soil consistently moist (but well-drained) and occasionally adding a balanced fertilizer can really help. And be sure to trim back any older, leggy stems in early spring to encourage a fuller spread. You’re doing a fantastic job keeping your plants healthy through challenging weather!

Please feel free to reach out if you ever want tips specific to your climate or any other planting ideas. We’re always here to support your outdoor patience and enthusiasm.

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

Good ground cover

Hello JAS,

Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review of your Periwinkle ground cover! We’re delighted to hear that after two years it’s flourishing beautifully with all those lovely purple flowers, and it sounds like you’ve created a stunning and vibrant setting by combining it with annuals in your flower pots. Your approach to controlling its vigorous spread with a trimmer is a great tip for others considering this hearty ground cover.

If you’re ever looking to enhance your Periwinkle area further, mulching around the planting pots can help with moisture retention and weed control, keeping your whole display looking fresh. Also, regular deadheading some of the violets can sometimes encourage more blooming! Feel free to reach out if you want some recommendations on annuals that thrive in pots beside Periwinkle, depending on the season or your sunlight conditions.

Thanks again for choosing Nature Hills for your planting needs. We’re so glad the Periwinkle has lived up to your expectations and become a cherished part of your landscape!