Periwinkle (Vinca minor)
Why it’s in the garden
Vinca alkaloids such as vincristine are used as chemotherapies for a number of cancers.
Description
Vinca is a low growing evergreen shrub. Tendrils will hang over the edges of the beds, softening the edges. It has small blue/purple flowers from April to may.
Care and Maintenance
Very low maintenance but can be cut back if it gets too vigorous. Best done in spring.