Water
Water consistently, especially when establishing. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.
Vinca herbacea is a low-growing, spreading perennial groundcover with attractive blue-violet flowers, ideal for gardens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
70% intensity
Afternoon shade beneficial in hot climates.
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
60% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Tolerant of various soil types but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
50% intensity
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
70% intensity
Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
50% intensity
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently, especially when establishing. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or damaged stems at any time of year.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Can also be propagated by division of established clumps.
Not typically a plant that requires frequent repotting. If grown in a pot, repot every 2-3 years in spring into fresh potting mix.
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Where Herbaceous Periwinkle (Vinca herbacea) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Vinca |
| Species | Vinca herbacea |
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