Periwinkle (Vinca Minor)

Invasive Plant Factsheet

This native of the Mediterranean basin was introduced to North America in the 1700s as an ornamental. Although still commonly sold as a ground cover, this trailing vine can escape cultivation and spread rapidly into natural areas. It is classified as invasive throughout the eastern United States, including Arlington and Alexandria.

Native Alternatives

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