Vinca major | Greater Periwinkle | Various
Vinca major belongs to the plant family APOCYNACEĈ and Genus Vinca This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Vinca major does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Vinca major so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Vinca major greater periwinkle is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Vinca major may have beneficial uses as an astringent. Greater periwinkle should not be used by anyone who is pregnant. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the leaves.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.