Common Name: Band Plant

Scientific Name: Vinca major

Vinca Major - Mounding and Trailing Growth Habit

Physiological Growth Cycle: Perennial         USDA Hardiness Zone: 7-11

Dicot

Size:

• 2' to 5' wide X 1' height

Growth Habit:

• Mounding
• Trailing
• Vigorous growth rate

Vinca Major Opposite Arrangement

Foliage:

• Evergreen
• Opposite leaf arrangement
• Ovate to cordate leaf shape
• Smooth textured
• Mid to dark green

Vinca Major Inflorescence

Inflorescence:

• 5 petaled
• Borne singularly
• Violet to blue
• Blooms early spring to summer 

Vinca Major Groundcover

Use:

• Ground cover suited well for shady locations
• Erosion control

Problems:

• None serious in most locations
• Exposed hot and dry locations lend to leaf scorch or desiccation injury

Culture:

• Performs best in moist, shady locations
• Tolerant of full sun
• Any soil
• Cut back in early spring

Propagation:

• Cuttings
• Division of root ball

Notes:

• Vinca minor is a smaller plant in every respect to Vinca major, and more suitable for smaller planting areas.