Vinca minor 'Bowles' ~ Bowles Periwinkle size-5-cal and acts as a host

and acts as a host for various moths and the Henry's Elfin Butterfly

the inconspicuous female flowers give way to abundant red berries that can persist well into winter

Epimedium grandiflorum Lilafee 1zz

The flowers have unique starry double-petaled flower clusters that cover the plant throughout summer into fall

bring plant indoors in early fall to overwinter

Vinca minor 'Bowles' ~ Bowles Periwinkle size-5-cal and acts as a hostBowles Periwinkle is a fast spreading evergreen perennial with smooth upright stems and glossy dark green foliage. Large violet blue flowers bloom en masse from late spring until the first frost. Grows best with part shade and moist rich well drained soils. Can tolerate to near full shade and drought. Type: Perennial, Groundcover Height: 0. 5' Spread: 1 1. 5' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Blue Season