Vinca Major
Vinca major
Family: ApocynaceaeNative: The Mediterranean BasinIdentified: Apr 13, 2026
An evergreen, trailing subshrub forming wide mats of dark green leathery leaves with violet-blue flowers that typically bloom in the spring.
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This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is adaptable to most soil types but prefers well-drained fertile soil. It is drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during hot periods. Pruning is recommended in early spring to control spread.