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Vinca minor 'Alba'

Family Apocynaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The herbaceous perennial Vinca minor 'Alba' (creeping myrtle) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant flowers during early spring to mid summer. The showy glossy foliage is deep green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, ground cover, foundation, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought, Black Walnut and moderate foot traffic.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Vinca minor 'Alba' (creeping myrtle) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.