A mature Annual Vinca (Catharanthus roseus) growing in a residential garden bed

In the landscape

Accent · Border · Container · Patio · Small space · Walkway · Butterfly · Drought tolerant

Data sources

Missouri Botanical Garden, NC State Extension

Annual Vinca

Catharanthus roseus · Perennial

Annual Vinca is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, that matures to about 6–18 in × 6–18 in. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect yellow, pink and purple blooms in summer. It attracts butterflies and pollinators, stands up well to deer, drought and dry soil and grows happily in containers.

USDA zones: 10-11
Sun: Full sun, Part shade
Water: Medium
Mature size: 6–18 in × 6–18 in
Growth rate: Fast
Maintenance: Low
Soil: Well-drained, Moist
Bloom color: Yellow, Pink, Purple, White
Bloom season: Summer
Attracts: Butterflies, Pollinators
Tough against: Deer, Drought, Dry soil, Rabbits
Toxic to: People
Native to: Madagascar

Will it survive your winters?

We score Annual Vinca’s freeze-trouble range against the real coldest nights your area has recorded.

Powered by ~35 years of daily lows from the nearest NOAA weather station. A risk read, not a guarantee — a sheltered spot or mature plant beats the odds.

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