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Periwinkle
It tolerates full shade, but it prefers moist, humusy soils in part shade. Foliage will mound up to 6" tall. Tubular, lavender blue, phlox-like flowers (to 1 inch across) appear in the leaf axils in spring and continue to flower intermittently throughout summer into fall. This species of Periwinkle is one of the most popular and widely used ground covers. Plant 12-18" apart to cover large areas. 5" long) root at the nodes as they go along the ground and quickly spread to form an attractive ground cover. Periwinkles are used as a versatile ground cover and provide good cover for bulb beds. Effective on slopes or banks to stabilize soils and prevent erosion. This evergreen perennial is similar in all ways to Vinca Major except the flower is a little smaller. Easily grown in average, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Periwinkle, Vinca minor, is also known as Trailing Myrtle, Dwarf Periwinkle and Creeping Myrtle. Trailing stems with smooth, evergreen leaves (to 1. ... additional info
Lamium - Beacon Silver Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. With a plant height of 6” and a spread of 12-24”, Lamium ‘Beacon Silver’ blooms from May to July. ‘Beacon Silver’ will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. The Lamium ‘Beacon Silver’, Lamium maculatum, has beautiful oval, gray-green to silvery-white leaves with greenish margins. Plant in a well-drained soil and do not allow it to dry out. ‘Beacon Silver’ looks great among Hostas, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers. The short spiked clear, pale pink flowers make it a wonderful ground cover. |
