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Greater Periwinkle

Vincamajor subsp. hirsuta

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Family

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

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Genus

Vinca (VIN-kuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 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)

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

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

Lavender

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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