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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 3 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Creamy yellowish-white with deep green margins.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Groundcover
Will Naturalize
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP11,809 (2001)
Parentage: Sport of: Vinca major

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Common names
  • Greater Periwinkle
  • Bigleaf Periwinkle
Also sold as:
  • Wojo's Gem

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Date: 2024-06-04
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Date: 2013-05-09
Location: KALAMA WA
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Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-09-07
Location: Orem, Utah
Date: 2012-04-12
At Sunriver Gardens
Location: Orem, Utah
Date: 2012-04-12
At Sunriver Gardens

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