Annual Vinca

Catharanthus roseus

Annual Vinca (Catharanthus roseus) is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, that matures to about 0.5-1.5 ft × 0.5-1.5 ft. 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.

USDA zones

10-11

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

0.5-1.5 ft × 0.5-1.5 ft

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

Native to

Madagascar