Vinca Major -

(Vinca major)

Groundcover Plants

Other Common Names: Bigleaf Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle
Family: Apocynaceae Genus: Vinca Species: major

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Plant Type: Groundcover, Perennial, Vines

Temp / Zone: Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F, Zone 11 · Above 40° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Shade, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Water Needs: Low

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Fast, Very Fast

Flower Color: Blue

Attracts: Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Dark Green

Average Height: 0' to 1'

Average Width: 2' to 3'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Early Spring Blooms, Spring Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Drought, Heat, Insect

Landscape Uses: Border / Edger, Containers / Planters, Erosion Control, Garden Pond, Groundcover, Hanging Baskets, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Outdoor Living Areas, Under Shade Tree, Woodland Border

Growth Habits: Low-Growing, Sprawling, Trailing / Spreading

Theme Gardens: Cottage, Japanese, Woodland/Shade

Soil pH: 6, 6.5

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