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Questions and Answers: 2019

Question: This vine showed up a few years ago tagging with vinca from elsewhere. It’s very prolific, and hard to pull. …

  • Question

    This vine showed up a few years ago tagging with vinca from elsewhere. It’s very prolific, and hard to pull. It so far has stayed on the north side of the house, so shady. It has these tiny 5-petal purple flowers that I guess eventually become bean shaped pods. I haven’t found anything online that looks like it. It starts out pale to Medium green, and gets dark green one leaves are 3-4” long. Thanks in advance for any advice.

    Answer

    Dear Crittyb, the only trailing plant I can see in the image appears to be Vinca minor (lesser periwinkle). If that is not what you are referring to, please post a closer image of the plant with its flowers. Best wishes.