Plants We Love: Periwinkle

Plant name: Periwinkle

Botanical name: Catharanthus roseus

Suggested by: Joan Adams, Stokes Seeds

Virtues: Very drought and heat tolerant, making it an excellent choice for both planters and garden beds.

Flower: Huge, long-lasting blooms in six colors.

Foliage: Thick glossy leaves.

Habit: Upright, to 14 to 16 inches.

Season: Midsummer through frost.

Companions: The bold colors of these beauties make them ideal massed in containers in full sun locations.

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