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Catharanthus roseus/Periwinkle
Two varieties showing different heights and colors
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Scientific Name:
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name:
Periwinkle
Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Various
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Cascading plants useful in baskets, hanging over walls, and massed as bedding plants. Canker, a fungus disease, does kill this species, especially during wet seasons. Does best in hot, dry seasons. Must have well drained soil, preferably in raised beds and full sunlight. Can self-seed on sites where conditions are favorable.