Big Leaf Variegated Periwinkle (Vinca major variegata) is large-leafed evergreen, that grows equally well in full sun or deep shade. The quarter-sized purple flowers appear in late spring. Excellent for sloped areas. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric). 8" x 36" wide.
 
 
 
  
 
   
Common Name
 
   
 
Big Leaf Periwinkle
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Botanical Name
 
   
 
Vinca major variegata
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Zones
 
   
 
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Light Requirements
 
   
 
Full Sun, Full Shade
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Flower Color
 
   
 
Purple
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Height
 
   
 
8" tall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Spread
 
   
 
36" wide
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Bloom Time
 
   
 
Late spring to early summer
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ships As
 
   
 
Potted Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Evergreen Foliage
 
   
 
Yes
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Type
 
   
 
Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Moisture
 
   
 
Drought Resistant / Waterwise, Average
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Amount Of Rain
 
   
 
10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40"
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Advantages
 
   
 
Easy To Grow, Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Evergreen
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ideal Region
 
   
 
Anywhere In The US
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Planting Time
 
   
 
Spring / Summer, Fall