.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Blockbuster Blue' Periwinkle Vinca 'Blockbuster Blue' Description This vibrant perennial features glossy, evergreen foliage topped with striking blue flowers throughout the growing season, providing color and ground cover in gardens and landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for ground cover, borders, rock gardens, and shaded areas. It works well in containers and hanging baskets for a splash of color. Plant Details Botanical Name: Vinca minor 'Blockbuster Blue' Common Name: Periwinkle, Vinca Size & Growth: Typically 6-12 inches tall, spreading up to 18 inches Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen, Glossy Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Fall Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Part Shade to Full Shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, Shade shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after frost; space 12-18 inches apart. Soil Moisture: Well-drained, keep evenly moist Soil Type: Loamy or sandy soil Humidity: Average Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or overgrown stems in early spring Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones; protect in harsh winter conditions Planting Depth: 1-2 inches below soil surface Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Watch for purple spots indicating drought stress