Vinca, Periwinkle ‘Stolen Sunshine’
Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-8
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Height: 2 inches
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Spread: 18 inches
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Bloom Time: April to May
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Bloom: blue
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Light: part sun to full shade; the gold variegation is accentuated in less shade
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Soil: average
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Moisture: medium
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Use: groundcovers, bank covers, spring
bulb covers
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Care: increase by removing rooted
sections
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems
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Native to: species native to central and
southern Europe into western Asia
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Notes: green foliage with gold edge;
ground covering habit; tolerant of black walnut; rabbit resistant; salt
tolerant; plant discovered by Peter Nause at The Clearing in Door County and plant introduction was in coordination with the Flower Factory
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Shade Garden F210
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