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to help my periwinkles?

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rrruuunnn
Joined: 10/08/2007
Location: South Texas
Posts: 39
Posted: Mar/10/2008 8:52 PM PST

ok, my periwinkles have stayed alive for three months. some have grown one foot wide, which is probably mature spread. so there is alot of bare ground waiting to be covered. since, i didn't want to spend more than $150 worth of periwinkles.

i read in wikipedia that the stems take root where they touch the ground? does that mean that letting the tips of the vine touch the ground will create new roots?
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Joined: 1/15/2008
Location: Bothell
Posts: 192
Posted: Mar/20/2008 4:27 PM PST

Yes, if you are talking about Vinca, which is actually a groundcover. The plants will eventually spread by rooting every foot or so. I've had them get quite thick in places, but now have no regret ripping out what I don't need-great plant without being exceptionally invasive~Andrea
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