Large Leaf Periwinkle is an mat-forming evergreen herbaceous perennial with trailing stems and rich green foliage. Solidary true blue to violet flowers bloom in spring. Grows best with part shade and moist rich well-drained soils. Can tolerate to near full shade and drought.
NOTE: Once established will grow aggressively- Listed as invasive in Georgia. Keep in a contained area.
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0.5' -1' |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue/Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Watch for powdery mildew. Do not plant near grapevines- this is a known host for Pierce's disease, which can be deadly for grapes.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Beardtongue, Lantana, Aster
IMAGES: Sten assumed, Vinca-major1, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) G.Hagedorn, Vinca major ruderal habitus in Italy, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Isidre blanc, VINCA MAJOR - AGUDA - IB-021 (Vincapervinca), CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Forest and Kim Starr, starr-990105-2533-Vinca_major-habit-Kula-Maui
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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