Vinca minor 'Illumination' ~ Illumination Periwinkle tropical-garden IMAGES: Zhangzhugang

IMAGES: Zhangzhugang

The clusters of inconspicuous but fragrant flowers in spring give way to heavy red fruits in fall which lasts through winter

PLANT NERD TIPS: If there is not enough light the plant will become leggy and stems brittle

Late spring frost may damage flower buds and young leaves

Flat-topped clusters of reddish-purple flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer

Vinca minor 'Illumination' ~ Illumination Periwinkle tropical-garden IMAGES: ZhangzhugangIllumination Periwinkle is a fast spreading evergreen perennial that forms a dense carpet with smooth stems and small variegated foliage that emerges chartreuse and matures to bright gold with dark green margins. Large, solidary bright violet blue to lavender blue flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. Grows best with part shade and moist rich well drained soils. Can tolerate to near full shade and drought. Note: Spreads aggressively and