Vinca minor 'Illumination' ~ Illumination Periwinkle tropical-garden The nuts have a distinctive

The nuts have a distinctive football shape with the papershell nut pointed at both ends and a golden kernel

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PLANT NERD TIPS: If there is not enough light the plant will become leggy and stems brittle

The clusters of inconspicuous but fragrant flowers in spring give way to heavy red fruits in fall which lasts through winter

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Vinca minor 'Illumination' ~ Illumination Periwinkle tropical-garden The nuts have a distinctiveIllumination Periwinkle is a fast spreading evergreen perennial that forms a dense carpet with smooth stems and small variegated foliage that emerges chartreuse and matures to bright gold with dark green margins. Large, solidary bright violet blue to lavender blue flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. Grows best with part shade and moist rich well drained soils. Can tolerate to near full shade and drought. Note: Spreads aggressively and