Periwinkle

Vinca species

Trees and Shrubs, Plants of Home and Garden

Can be grown from seed, though germination irregular: sow shallowly and keep dark until germination occurs. Grows well in even heavy shade; prefers fertile, moist soil. Good ground covers. Easy from cuttings in summer, by serpentine layering, or divide in fall or early spring. Vinca major, the greater periwinkle, is hardy to zone 7-10; Vinca minor, the common or lesser periwinkle, or common myrtle, zones 4-10

See Also

Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus, Vinca rosea)

Related Topics

Cuttings
Dividing Plants
Serpentine Layering
Soil
Plants of Home and Garden
Trees and Shrubs

 
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