| Botanical name | Vinca major |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Both V. major and its variegated form, V. major ‘Variegata’, produce attractive purple-blue flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Periwinkle |
| Origin | |
| Other languages | Maagdeblom (A) |
Vinca major (Periwinkle)
- Botanical name: Vinca major
- Common name(s): Periwinkle
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Both V. major and its variegated form, V. major ‘Variegata’, produce attractive purple-blue flowers. V. major ‘Marginata’ has yellow and green foliage. Useful as ground covers in shady areas.
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Botanical Pronunciation: VING-ka MAY-jur
Vinca major requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Both V. major and its variegated form, V. major ‘Variegata’, produce attractive purple-blue flowers.
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