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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 10-12 inches
Plant Spread: 8-10 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Groundcover
Will Naturalize
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Vinca

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Location: Elberfeld, Indiana
Date: 2016-09-14
Location: Elberfeld, Indiana
Date: 2016-09-14
Location: Elberfeld, Indiana
Date: 2016-09-14
Location: Elberfeld, Indiana
Date: 2016-09-14

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