Perennials, Weeds > Vinca > Vinca major > Vinca major
Vinca major
Greater Periwinkle
Origin: Native to northeastern Asia Minor and adjacent western Caucusus region.
Mike's
Opinion
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A more tender species and not as invasive as V. minor. It requires a more sheltered disposition in the garden.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Apocynaceae |
| Genus |
| Vinca |
| Species |
| major |
| Category |
| Perennials, Weeds |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7-9 |
| Height |
| 60 cm |
| Spread |
| 2.5 m |
Photographs
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Cultivars
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| It is less aggressive than V. minor since it roots only at the tips and not along the stems. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Plants prefer moist, humus-rich soils in part shade, but will tolerate close to full shade. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Leaf Description |
| Dark green foliage. |
| Flower Description |
| Dark blue and up to 5 cm across. |
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