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Groundcover ID?

Posted by myloki 7 Va (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 29, 05 at 9:18

Can anyone identify this groundcover? It reminds me very much of vinca minor (about the same size leaf & plant) with pink variegation. The shot was taken at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, VA. I could not find a tag for the groundcover. TIA!
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RE: Groundcover ID?

  • Posted by Josh z8a AL (My Page) on
    Mon, Oct 10, 05 at 13:17

I'd bet it's Trachelospermum asiaticum variegata which is mostly green/white gets bits of pink in its leaves in summer but especially in fall and winter. It's evergreen here (I'm just on the cusp between Zone 7/8).

A favorite of mine...doesn't adhere like Ivy but can be wound in/out of trellis or fence,or allowed to become groundcover about 8" tall like Vinca minor.

josh

Here is a link that might be useful: Asiatic Jasmine


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RE: Groundcover ID?--more info

  • Posted by Josh z8a AL (My Page) on
    Mon, Oct 10, 05 at 13:20

Forgot to mention delicious Jasmine scent on almost invisible flowers...the only way you notice tiny flowers is to catch a whiff and follow your nose. but the vine is so lovely really needs no big blooms. josh


 
 

 

 


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