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.
Common Name: Bowles Periwinkle 
Botanical Name: Vinca minor 'Bowles' 
Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Botanical Pronunciation:VING-ka MI-nor
Plant type:Groundcover, Perennial
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Growth habit:Spreading
Growth rate:Fast
Average landscape size:Fast, vine-like growth; reaches 4 to 6 in. tall, spreading indefinitely.
Special features:Easy Care, Fast Growing, Waterwise
Foliage color:Green
Blooms:Late Spring through Summer
Flower color:Blue
Flower attributesShowy Flowers
Garden styleCottage