| Wildflower Information for Vinca major | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Greater periwinkle |
| Family | Apocynaceae (Dogbane family) |
| Flowers | color: purple petals: five |
| Leaves | opposite |
| Lifecycle | perennial |
| Peak bloom period | April to May |
| Origin | introduced from Europe |
Wildflowers of the National Capital Region
Discovering wildflowers in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia
Common name: Greater periwinkle
| Wildflower Information for Vinca major | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Greater periwinkle |
| Family | Apocynaceae (Dogbane family) |
| Flowers | color: purple petals: five |
| Leaves | opposite |
| Lifecycle | perennial |
| Peak bloom period | April to May |
| Origin | introduced from Europe |