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Genus: Vinca Species: minor Common Name: Common Periwinkle Family: Apocynaceae + Asclepiadaceae Order: Gentianales Native: Europe Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.25 to 0.5 foot Width: 0.5 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Blue or lavender Propagation: Seed, division or stem cutting Zone: 4-8 Note: This plant can be used for borders, bedding, ground cover and window boxes. Periwinkle is a good soil stabilizer for banks and slopes. Trim back the trailing stems to stop them from invading garden beds or lawns. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.