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Periwinkle

Vincaherbacea

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Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Vinca (VIN-kuh)

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Species

herbacea (her-buh-KEE-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

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Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Light Blue

Blue-Violet

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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