Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
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Common Name: Madagascar Periwinkle  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Steve Mullany
  • Description

  • Notes

Madagascar periwinkle is an annual flower that has a bushy habit and periwinkle-like flowers in a myriad of colors. Leaves are oval and glossy green. Grows about 1 to 1-1/2 feet tall and wide. For an annual, it tolerates a drier soil.