Large Periwinkle
Common Name: Large Periwinkle
Species Name: Vinca major
Family Name: Apocynaceae
Examples of Large Periwinkle Vinca major
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Europe |
| Sun Preference | Shade |
| Susceptibility | Canker, blight, leaf spot, stem lesions, cucumber mosaic virus and root rot |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 1-foot height
- Leaves: Simple, opposite, evergreen, ovate to lanceolate, 1-3 inches long, often cordate
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Notes | Not as cold hardy as Vinca minor |