Vinca major
Blue Periwinkle, Vinca, Blue-Button
Description
This perennial will grow 1-2' tall and has glossy, dark green leaves with blue flowers that bloom in spring and fall. An appropriate ground cover plant for arid climate oak-scapes
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium, High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Parking Strip
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.