Vinca - Periwinkle

Beneath the trees in dappled light,

Where shadows dance and birds take flight,

A quiet bloom, both strong and true,

Unfurls its petals, kissed with dew.

A sea of green, so soft, so wide,

A gentle wave, a creeping tide,

Yet nestled there in emerald deep,

The periwinkle wakes from sleep.

Its violet stars in twilight glow,

Through summer’s warmth and winter’s snow,

It weaves a song of steadfast grace,

A tapestry time won’t erase.

No hand need tend, no voice command,

It claims the earth with patient hand,

A guardian where wild things tread,

A bed of dreams where footsteps spread.

Oh, vinca fair, with whispers low,

You teach the weary heart to grow,

To bloom with strength, to rise, to stay—

A living poem in green array.

- GoGardenNow 

Vinca, also known as  periwinkle and creeping myrtle, may be found growing nearly world-wide. Though no one is sure, it’s believed the word, Vinca, is derived from a Latin word meaning "to bind." Vinca is a trailing plant, and the runners root as they extend. The long, tough runners were used in some cultures to form rope.

Mature height as a ground cover is usually from 8" to 18". Flower colors range from blue to white or burgundy, depending upon the cultivar. Vinca prefers moist soil in partial shade to full shade, but will also tolerate sun and drought. It is deer resistant.

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