#Vinca or Periwinkle #Flowers - ...is a prolific heat and drought tolerant annual, perfect for hot, dry areas. Its easy to grow, and requires little or no attention. A grower once reported that he has grown Vinca in the same location for 30 years. It successfully reseeded itself each year, with no effort on his part. The plants are grown for its attractive glossy, green foliage, as well as its flowers. Flowers bloom all summer, and up to frost. Common colors include white, rose, pink, and red. Medicinal Applications: Over the years, Vinca has been used for medicinal purposes. Applications included: Lowering blood pressure Lowering sugar levels for diabetics Treatment for coughs, colds, sore throats Treating eye and lung infections Plant Propagation: Vinca or Periwinkle are grown from seeds. Spread Vinca seeds outdoors after all danger of frost. These prolific, self seeders, will usually reseed themselves, if left unattended. How to Grow Vinca: Vinca or Periwinkle will grow in range of light conditions, from full sun to shade. They will do well in average soils. They are both heat and drought tolerant. This makes Vinca ideal in hot, dry parts of the country where other flowers will wither and wilt. Space Vinca plants 12-15 inches apart. Water well, when planting. Once plants are established, water only during extended droughts.
Posted on: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 10:04:40 +0000
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