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Catharanthusroseus

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Family

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

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Genus

Catharanthus (kat-uh-RANTH-us)

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Species

roseus (RO-zee-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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positive

neutral

negative

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