Wine Common Periwinkle – Burgundy Blooms for Deep Shade

Light: Partial shade to full shade
Moisture: Moderate
Height: 2 feet or less
Spread: 2–4 feet

Wine Common Periwinkle: Unusual Burgundy Blooms in Deep Shade

A lush, trailing groundcover for the shade. Unusual burgundy blooms above lustrous green leaves. Thrives in the deepest shade. Evergreen perennial.

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja

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