Vinca minor
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Vinca minor (Small Periwinkle) is a species of periwinkle, native to central and southern Europe. It is a trailing vine, spreading along the ground and rooting along the stems to form patches of ground cover 2-5 m across and scrambling up to 40 cm high. The leaves are evergreen, opposite, 2-4.5 cm long and 1-2.5 cm broad, glossy dark green with a leathery texture and an entire margin. The flowers are produced from early spring to autumn, violet-purple, 2-3 cm diameter, with a five-lobed corolla.
It is commonly grown in gardens for its evergreen foliage, spring flowers, and vining habit. There are many cultivars available, with different flower colours and variegated foliage.
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