Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver'

creeping myrtle or periwinkle

Family	Apocynaceae
Plant Type
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	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light	partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture	low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver' (creeping myrtle) bears medium blue blossoms during early spring to early summer. This plant has evergreen foliage that is deep green and white in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics	Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver' tolerates drought and moderate foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.