Vinca

I started with a 4" starter plant, Red Vinca perennial from Iwasaki Bros. I planted it in a small terra-cotta pot in partial shade. Vinca grows best in naturally shaded areas with filtered sunlight and is a great ground cover, plus it prevents soil erosion and weeds. (right) This is my Vinca plant in June 2009 with my cat, Lexus.

Growing Tips: Plant in shade or partial shade. Can be grown in full sun if watered regularly. Grow plants 10" - 12" apart, grows 8" tall. If the plant turns yellow, it is too hot and too dry.

Perennial Tips: If Vinca outgrows its space, it can be sheared back hard in early spring. The sheared off ends may root along the stems.

Seeding: Not recommended, this is a hard to seed plant.