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Bigleaf Periwinkle
The Bigleaf Periwinkle, Vinca major, is also known as Greater (rosy) Periwinkle, Big Perwinkle and Large Periwinkle. It flowers from April through frost. It can be used on banks or in other rough locations provided soil is suitable. The leaves are shiny, bright-green and broad with a blunt base with hairy margins. The leaves are dark green and bigger than that of vinca minor. It thrives in shady and damp areas; it will melt in full sun in the southern portion of its range. It has solitary violet flowers at the end of the stem. The plant is shrub-like and grows to 12" tall with trailing ascending stems; 1-3 feet long. It is usually sold as an annual in zones 3-5 otherwise perennial. Cut it back hard in the spring to rid plants of discolored foliage and to enjoy new growth. The flowers are carried in the short, ascending stems. The Greater Periwinkles are an evergreen, creeping plant with long trailing or arching stems. This ornamental plant is fast growing. ... find out more
Virginia Creeper The Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, is a fast-growing, high-climbing vine that attaches itself with tendrils which expand, disk-like, on their tips. The berries are blue-black, less than a half-inch across and much relished by birds. Also known as Woodbine, it will send up sprouts and seed itself, and established plantings may smother shrubs and trees. Virginia creeper will thrive in most soils, in sun or shade, with or without a structure to climb on. Virginia creeper is favored for its brilliant fall foliage and as a manitenance-free ground cover. |
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