''Vinca difformis'', commonly called the intermediate periwinkle, is an evergreen, flowering

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. It grows to about tall, and forms mats over across. Its whitish-blue flowers have a blooming season from late winter to early spring. It is native to Western Europe, including the

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, the Italian Peninsula and

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Plants Profile - Vinca difformis PourretRHS Plant Selector Vinca difformis
{{Taxonbar, from=Q1350136 difformis Flora of Europe Groundcovers