Catharanthus, Rose Periwinkle, Cayenne Jasmine, Madagascar Periwinkle, Old Maid, Vinca
Catharanthusroseus 'Peppermint'

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Catharanthus (kat-uh-RANTH-us)
Species: roseus (RO-zee-us)
Cultivar: Peppermint

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Red
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting