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Bigleaf Periwinkle
It has solitary violet flowers at the end of the stem. The Greater Periwinkles are an evergreen, creeping plant with long trailing or arching stems. It flowers from April through frost. It can be used on banks or in other rough locations provided soil is suitable. The plant is shrub-like and grows to 12" tall with trailing ascending stems; 1-3 feet long. The leaves are shiny, bright-green and broad with a blunt base with hairy margins. The Bigleaf Periwinkle, Vinca major, is also known as Greater (rosy) Periwinkle, Big Perwinkle and Large Periwinkle. It thrives in shady and damp areas; it will melt in full sun in the southern portion of its range. The flowers are carried in the short, ascending stems. The leaves are dark green and bigger than that of vinca minor. Cut it back hard in the spring to rid plants of discolored foliage and to enjoy new growth. It is usually sold as an annual in zones 3-5 otherwise perennial. This ornamental plant is fast growing. ... more info
Japanese Spurge - Green Carpet This plant is used extensively under large spreading trees, back of buildings or in other situations too shady for grass to grow. Plant 6 inches apart to obtain quick cover. Your lawn work stops were this plant starts. It is also very effective as a border plant along paths or driveway edgings. It is ideal for partly shaded or full shade areas. It can be used as a lawn substitute in shaded non-traffic areas. Once established, a Pachysandra planting will eliminate grass cutting and weeding. Japanese Spurge 'Green Carpet', Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet', is an old-time ground cover plant that grows to 6-8" high with versatile uses. Green Carpet is the only satisfactory plant that will grow as a ground cover under Pine trees. Gardening News and Articles |
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