Vinca Minor Elizabeth Cran

Common Name:
Lesser Periwinkle 'Elizabeth Cran'

Description:
Vinca minor 'Elizabeth Cran' is a hardy, evergreen ground cover prized for its dense, mat-forming habit and vibrant purple flowers. This low-growing perennial features glossy, dark green leaves that provide year-round interest. In spring and early summer, it produces an abundance of semi-double, star-shaped purple blooms that add a splash of colour to shaded areas. Ideal for suppressing weeds, controlling erosion, and covering difficult spots under trees or on slopes, 'Elizabeth Cran' thrives in Melbourne's climate. It tolerates a range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils, and performs well in semi-shade to full shade conditions. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal maintenance, making it a popular choice for low-maintenance gardens, hanging baskets, and mass plantings.
Ground Cover
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 10–15 cm
Width: 45–70 cm

Aspect:
Full Shade
Part Shade
Full Sun (in cooler climates)

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Purple
Violet

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Drought Tolerant
Frost Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Perennial
Weed Suppressant
Erosion Control
Suitable for Hanging Baskets
Suitable for Underplanting

Toxicity:
Contains alkaloids; toxic if ingested by humans or animals

Companion Plants:
Hosta spp.
Heuchera spp.
Ferns
Liriope muscari
Ajuga reptans