Greater Periwinkle

Vinca major
Apocynaceae

Growth Habit

Sub-Shrub

Description

Trailing evergreen subshrub with stems to several feet long. Leaves ovate, to 2" long, obtuse or acute,truncate or subcordate at base, ciliate, short-petioled. Corolla blue, to 2" across, tube about 1/4" long. Early spring blooming.

Source of plant

Wayside Gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

medicinal/pharmaceutical