Herbaceous Periwinkle
Vinca herbacea
- Native to:
- Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, East Aegean Is., Germany, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Romania, Russia, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Vinca
- Species:
- Vinca herbacea
- USDA Symbol:
- VIHE3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, violet
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best at 15-20°C after cold stratification. Germination can be erratic.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI