Vinca Plants

Common Names Annual vinca, Madagascar periwinkle, rosy periwinkle
Botanical Name Catharanthus roseus
Family Apocynaceae
Plant Type Herbaceous perennial, usually grown as an annual
Mature Size 6-18 in. tall, similar spread
Sun Exposure Full sun, part shade
Soil Type Sandy loam
Soil pH 6.0-7.0
Bloom Time June to frost
Flower Color White, pink, mauve, red
Hardiness Zones 9-11 (USDA), grown as an annual elsewhere
Native Area Madagascar