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Vinca

Beautiful flowers attract butterflies to gardens, patio tubs or hanging baskets. Lovely with dusty miller, salvia or grasses. This superb summer performer thrives in hot locations near buildings or pavement. Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Petunia

Salvia

Zinnia

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Vinca

  • Botanical name

    Catharanthus roseus

  • Variety

    Cora™ Violet

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    14-16" (36-41 cm)

  • Habit

    Mounded

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Every other day

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Pinch back for fuller appearance

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Stella H.'s collection