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