Vinca minor 'Illumination' ~ Illumination Periwinkle size-100-g Phlox / Phlox subulata /

Phlox / Phlox subulata / 芝桜(しばざくら)

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The lobed leaves emerge a fiery hot red then age to a brown-red in summer

intensely orange double flowers bloom in profusion up to the tips of the stems in through spring and often rebloom again in fall

Vinca minor 'Illumination' ~ Illumination Periwinkle size-100-g Phlox / Phlox subulata /Illumination Periwinkle is a fast spreading evergreen perennial that forms a dense carpet with smooth stems and small variegated foliage that emerges chartreuse and matures to bright gold with dark green margins. Large, solidary bright violet blue to lavender blue flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. Grows best with part shade and moist rich well drained soils. Can tolerate to near full shade and drought. Note: Spreads aggressively and