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Vinca major, with the common names bigleaf periwinkle, large periwinkle, greater periwinkle and blue periwinkle, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to the western Mediterranean. Growing to 25 cm (10 in) tall and spreading indefinitely, it is an evergreen perennial, frequently used in cultivation as groundcover.
Catharanthus roseus, commonly known as bright eyes, Cape periwinkle, graveyard plant, Madagascar periwinkle, old maid, pink periwinkle, rose periwinkle, [2] is a perennial species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.
The color periwinkle may be considered a pale tint of purple-blue in the Munsell color system, or a "pastel purple-blue". The color can represent serenity, calmness, winter, and ice. It can also symbolize blossoming friendships, womanhood, [3] sentimental memories, and everlasting love. [4] The first recorded use of periwinkle as a color name ...
Salvia is a hardy perennial that has spikes of purple, pink or white flowers atop mounded foliage. These summer bloomers, which attract pollinators, are sturdy and trouble-free, so they’re a ...
You'll get weeks of bluish-purple flowers from midsummer to fall, but it's the silvery stems and leaves of this perennial that are the main attraction. SHOP RUSSIAN SAGE cstar55 - Getty Images
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Vinca (/ ˈ v ɪ ŋ k ə /; [2] Latin: vincire "to bind, fetter") is an Old World genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, The English name periwinkle is shared with the related genus Catharanthus (and with the mollusc Littorina littorea). Some Vinca species are cultivated but have also spread invasively.
Especially in the fall thanks to those clusters of short-stalked flowers and leaves that become extremely colorful! Note: This one can grow up to 30 feet tall! Varieties to try: Lemonade Berry ...