Vinca minor 'Bowles Variety' ('La Grave')

Bowles Variety Periwinkle

Bowles Variety spreads outward from the crown rather than producing runners. The leaves are glossier, heavier than the species and the flower is a deeper blue. Blooms intermittently throughout the growing season.

  • Height: 6" – 8"
  • Width: 12" – 18"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Blue
  • Bloom Time: April, May, June
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 8
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Made for Walking
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
    • Rabbit Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Spreading
  • Light Conditions

    • Shade to Part Sun
  • Flower Color

    • Blue
  • Flower Hue

    • Medium
  • Flower Type

    • Solitary
  • Flower Height

    • 6" to 8"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 3/4"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • Europe
  • Divide

    • Every Five Years or Longer