Bigleaf Periwinkle

The flowers are carried in the short, ascending stems. The leaves are shiny, bright-green and broad with a blunt base with hairy margins. It flowers from April through frost. The plant is shrub-like and grows to 12" tall with trailing ascending stems; 1-3 feet long. The leaves are dark green and bigger than that of vinca minor. It can be used on banks or in other rough locations provided soil is suitable. This ornamental plant is fast growing. It is usually sold as an annual in zones 3-5 otherwise perennial. The Bigleaf Periwinkle, Vinca major, is also known as Greater (rosy) Periwinkle, Big Perwinkle and Large Periwinkle. It has solitary violet flowers at the end of the stem. It thrives in shady and damp areas; it will melt in full sun in the southern portion of its range. Cut it back hard in the spring to rid plants of discolored foliage and to enjoy new growth. The Greater Periwinkles are an evergreen, creeping plant with long trailing or arching stems. ... additional information