species 97,064 observations

Lesser Periwinkle

Vinca minor

Supports All

38 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 5
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee 33

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Erosion Heavy shade Poor soil Salt
Habit: Horizontal Prostrate Spreading
Plant type: Ground cover Herbaceous perennial Weed

From NC State Extension.