Vinca Vine
Vinca major major
VIN-kuh MAY-jor
Annuals: Foliage
Blue Buttons, Periwinkle
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Evergreen prostrate, mat-forming annual with long trailing stems. It is widely used as a ground cover and container plant. Dark green leaves with unevenly variegated yellow-green centers. Grown for foliage.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Blue
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Trailing
Height
6–12 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Design
Spiller
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Showy Foliage
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Adaptable
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Geranium, Hanging Baskets & Pansies
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Hand Pollination may be possible
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division