{"product_id":"vinca-minor-atropurpurea","title":"Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinca Minor 'Atropurpurea'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardy evergreen ground cover valued for its deep wine purple blooms and glossy green foliage. It spreads by trailing stems that root at the nodes, forming dense mats ideal for erosion control or filling shaded garden spaces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 - 6 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring with occasional summer rebloom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade; tolerates some sun in cool climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well drained soil; adaptable to various soil types\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; more frequent watering in sun or dry conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally resistant to deer and rabbits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar originates from the European species Vinca minor, which is not native to North America but is widely naturalized and used ornamentally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasionally visited by small butterflies such as Spring Azures and skippers early in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly blooming flowers support small native bees and honeybees during early spring foraging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 12 - 18 in apart to encourage quick coverage and full ground mat formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for shady slopes, under trees, or along pathways where its low profile and evergreen nature provide year round interest and weed suppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera villosa (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers colorful foliage and similar shade tolerance to contrast with Vinca’s green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides upright fronds and copper tinged new growth that emerges with vinca flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiarella cordifolia (Foamflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds spring bloom spikes and attractive mottled foliage under trees or along borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon'\u003c\/strong\u003e - A low growing ground cover with silver patterned leaves and deep lavender blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Halcyon'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds broad, textured foliage in cool blues that pair well with purple blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45921996767393,"sku":"VINCA MINOR ATROPURPUREA MAGENTA","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/ppplo98989iui.jpg?v=1675195974","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/vinca-minor-atropurpurea","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}