The spring flowering vinca minor atropurpurea39 or the lesser periwinkle has deep plum45purple flowers above evergreen foliage making it an attractive less vigorous plant than its larger cousin vinca major as its easier to confine to its allotted space vinca are ideal as ground cover for almost any position perfect for suppressing weeds whether on a slope in sun or a dark shady corner where it is often difficult for plants to grow height 20cm 4083441 spread 50cm 401