Invasive Species: Greater and Lesser Periwinkle
Vinca major / Vinca minor
Periwinkles are widely planted as an ornamental for their ground-covering ability.
Why is it important to control?
Periwinkles expand to form extensive mats of vegetation excluding native species and reducing biodiversity.
How can you identify it?
Habitat: | Shaded or partly shaded areas with moist soil |
Life Cycle: | Perennial |
Height: | 15-35in |
Leaf Description: | Glossy, dark green leaves that are lance shaped |
Fruit & Flower Description: | Solitary, five-petaled blue-purple flowers. |
Bloom Time: | March through October |