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BOTANICAL: Catharanthus roseus (prev. Vinca rosea)

PRONOUNCED: kat-uh-RANTH-us RO-zee-us

COMMON: Madagascar periwinkle, Periwinkle.

LIGHT: Full sun to light shade

HEIGHT: 4" - 18"

COLORS: Pink, mauve or white.

COMMENTS: Not to be confused with the hardy Vinca minor, which also shares the common name 'Periwinkle'. Actually needs heat and humidity. Keep moist although it is drought tolerant. It requires very little maintenance, not even deadheading. Self-seeds and blooms to frost.

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