Periwinkle-Outdoor
Maintenance Level
Low
Placements
Partial ahade
Toxic
High dosage for toxic
Fragrance
Yes
Seasons
Late spring to summer
Plant Height
0.5 to 1 ft
Water Frequency
Winter
Once in a week
Summer
Weekly twice
Fertilizer Frequency
Winter
some recommended fertilizer
Summer
Every month
Periwinkle (Vinca minor) is an excellent evergreen groundcover with dark green foliage. Oblong to ovate leaves are opposite, simple, ½ to 2 inches long, glossy, with a short petiole. They exude a milky juice when broken.
Periwinkle can grow well in both sun and shade, although it prefers partial shade.<br> It can tolerate full sun in cooler climates, but in hot summer areas, it prefers shade.<br> It can grow in a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, or clay soils, as long as the soil is well-drained.
periwinkle may improve cognitive function by increasing blood flow to the brain.<br> *The Madagascar periwinkle contains alkaloids that have been shown to be effective in treating certain types of cancer, including leukemia and lymphome<br>* Periwinkle has also been used traditionally to treat a variety of other conditions, including diarrhea, sore throat, and high blood pressure.
Dos
To maintain a periwinkle plant, ensure moderate watering to keep soil moist but not soggy, as they are prone to root rot from overwatering;<br> provide partial shade, mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth, and occasionally prune to control spread;
Don'ts