Periwinkle
| PLANT INFO. | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME |
Caranthus roseus
|
| COMMON NAME |
Periwinkle
|
| FAMILY |
Apoynaceae
|
| FORM |
Spreading
|
| HEIGHT |
15-60cm
|
| CROWN SIZE |
1-2ft
|
| TEXTURE |
Medium
|
| TRUNK |
Brown, thick
|
| FOLIAGE |
Green
|
| FLOWER COLOR |
Purple, Pink, Lavender
|
| SCENT | Fragrant |
| BLOOMING PERIOD |
All year round
|
| SOIL |
Well drained
|
| MOISTURE |
Drought resistant
|
| LIGHT |
Partial sun, part shade
|
| INSECTS & DISEASE |
Fusarium wilt, Canker, Root rot
|
| GROWTH RATE/ HABIT |
Medium
|
| SPACING |
12-18inches
|
| CHARACTERISTICS/ USES |
Used as a/an: ornamental, or medicinal plant
|
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