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Vinca

Extended periods of hot, humid weather, periodic violent thunder storms, and periods of drought all can take their toll on bedding plants. Therefore, it is difficult for some traditional bedding plants to remain healthy and flowering throughout the summer season. Annual vica is an excellent choice for regions that are hot and dry because it is noted for its tolerance of hot, dry locations in the landscape.

Vinca performs well in situations where few other annuals will survive. In the Southeast, Vinca tolerates the hot, humid summers and still remains attractive into the fall. Vinca is drought-tolerant if allowed to establish before water becomes limited. However, it does not tolerate cool growing conditions or poorly drained sites.

Vinca is generally treated as an annual, but it is actually a tropical perennial. Vinca has 1- to 3-inch-long glossy leaves and grows 1 to 2 feet tall. The 1-1/2-inch phloxlike flowers are produced in abundance and remain fresh during the worst summer conditions.

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