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Vinca major ‘Maculata’
Greater Periwinkle

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DESCRIPTION
Vinca major 'Maculata', commonly known as greater periwinkle, is a vigorous perennial prized for its glossy, variegated foliage and attractive blue-violet flowers, which bloom from spring to early summer and attract bees and butterflies. Native to Europe, North Africa, and southwest Asia, this cultivar of Vinca major is valued for its trailing habit, making it popular for ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It forms dense mats of evergreen foliage in mild climates, with leaves that are oval to lance-shaped and variegated with creamy-white margins. Well-suited for borders, rock gardens, and containers, 'Maculata' thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring little pruning or grooming to maintain its attractive appearance, and is ideal for gardeners seeking a vibrant and easy-to-grow plant.

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DESCRIPTION
Vinca major 'Maculata', commonly known as greater periwinkle, is a vigorous perennial prized for its glossy, variegated foliage and attractive blue-violet flowers, which bloom from spring to early summer and attract bees and butterflies. Native to Europe, North Africa, and southwest Asia, this cultivar of Vinca major is valued for its trailing habit, making it popular for ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It forms dense mats of evergreen foliage in mild climates, with leaves that are oval to lance-shaped and variegated with creamy-white margins. Well-suited for borders, rock gardens, and containers, 'Maculata' thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring little pruning or grooming to maintain its attractive appearance, and is ideal for gardeners seeking a vibrant and easy-to-grow plant.

DESCRIPTION
Vinca major 'Maculata', commonly known as greater periwinkle, is a vigorous perennial prized for its glossy, variegated foliage and attractive blue-violet flowers, which bloom from spring to early summer and attract bees and butterflies. Native to Europe, North Africa, and southwest Asia, this cultivar of Vinca major is valued for its trailing habit, making it popular for ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It forms dense mats of evergreen foliage in mild climates, with leaves that are oval to lance-shaped and variegated with creamy-white margins. Well-suited for borders, rock gardens, and containers, 'Maculata' thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring little pruning or grooming to maintain its attractive appearance, and is ideal for gardeners seeking a vibrant and easy-to-grow plant.

 
  • Family: Apocynaceae
    Height: 6 to 12 inches tall
    Width: Spreads vigorously via runners to form dense mats
    Foliage Color: Dark green with creamy white variegation
    Flower Color: Purple-blue
    Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
    Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
    Water Requirements: Medium; prefers moist, well-draining soil
    Maintenance: Low; prune to control spread and remove old foliage
    Growing Zone: USDA zones 7 to 10
    Wildlife Attractors: The flowers attract bees and butterflies

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