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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 8-10 inches
Plant Spread: 8-10 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flower Color: Pink
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
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 10-14 days
Depth to plant seed: Sow at depth of approximately 1/4 inch
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Rose Periwinkle
  • Cayenne Jasmine
  • Madagascar Periwinkle
  • Old Maid
  • Vinca

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Location: Cisco, Tx (between Dallas and Abilene)

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