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Lesser periwinkle

Lesser periwinkle

A early-flowering, creeping, perennial wildflower that’s a garden escape. It can be found in woodland and hedgerows, especially close to gardens. The purple flowers of lesser periwinkle bloom between April – September.

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Lesser periwinkle Vinca minor


Plant Family Apocynaceae
Aliases Small periwinkle
Flowering Period April – September
Flower colour Blue – purple
Soil type Most typesc
Habitat Woodland, hedgerows
Status Common
Lesser periwinkle

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