Catharanthus roseus

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Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This ground cover can reach about 3' in height and has small, glossy green leaves with white and pink flowers that bloom in summer and fall.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Annual

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.