Bigleaf Periwinkle
Nature Hills Nursery, Inc.
3334 North 88th Plaza
Omaha, Nebraska 68134
Bigleaf Periwinkle Details:
Plant Facts
Mature Spread
1 - 3 feet
Soil Type
Widely Adaptable
Moisture
Moist to Medium
Mature Form
12 - 18 inches
Growth Rate
Fast Spreader
Sun Exposure
Full Shade - Partial Sun
Flower Color
Purple
Fall Color
Evergreen
Flowering Date
April to Frost
Foliage Color
Green
Zones
3-8
The Bigleaf Periwinkle, Vinca major, is also known as Greater (rosy) Periwinkle, Big Perwinkle and Large Periwinkle. The plant is shrub-like and grows to 12" tall with trailing ascending stems; 1-3 feet long. The leaves are dark green and bigger than that of vinca minor. It has solitary violet flowers at the end of the stem. This ornamental plant is fast growing. The Greater Periwinkles are an evergreen, creeping plant with long trailing or arching stems.
The flowers are carried in the short, ascending stems. It flowers from April through frost. The leaves are shiny, bright-green and broad with a blunt base with hairy margins. It thrives in shady and damp areas; it will melt in full sun in the southern portion of its range. It is usually sold as an annual in zones 3-5 otherwise perennial. It can be used on banks or in other rough locations provided soil is suitable. Cut it back hard in the spring to rid plants of discolored foliage and to enjoy new growth.
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Reviewer: espinoza
this plant is very fast growing, i have taken parts and used it threw out my yard. grows a purlple delicate flower and very green leafs.
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Phone: 402-934-8116
Fax: 402-991-0778
Email: info@NatureHills.com
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