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Greater Periwinkle, Bigleaf Periwinkle 'Expoflora'

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Vinca major by Mila1
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Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Vinca (VIN-kuh)
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Species
major (MAY-jor)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
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Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By serpentine layering
Seed Collecting

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