




Vinca major
Greater periwinkle is a lovely plant with shiny green leaves and pretty blue flowers. It grows close to the ground and can spread quickly, making it a favorite for gardens.
Habitat: Urban areas
The greater periwinkle has striking, vibrant violet-blue flowers with five pinwheel-like petals. Its glossy, dark green, ovate leaves grow on long, trailing stems. It is visually different from its cousin, lesser periwinkle, by having noticeably larger flowers and foliage.





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Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Ancient Romans believed periwinkle could ward off evil spirits and bad luck!
Its beautiful flowers look like miniature purple pinwheels scattered on the ground!
Its long, trailing stems can 'walk' across the ground, rooting as they go!
The name 'Vinca' comes from Latin, meaning 'to bind' or 'to wind'!
Greater periwinkle can root along its creeping stems, allowing it to spread quickly and cover large areas, outcompeting weeds.
Greater periwinkle thrives in dense shade where many plants struggle, helping it survive in dimly lit environments.
Greater periwinkle keeps its leaves green all winter, providing continuous ground cover and protecting its soil from erosion.
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from its flowers.

Helix aspersa
Feeds on its leaves, especially new growth.
Puccinia vincae
Causes orange spots and damage on the leaves.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Everblooming plants produce flowers continuously or in repeated flushes over a long period.
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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15-45 cm
60-200 cm
3-5 cm
Spring to fall
No
Mild
Perennial
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