Catharanthus roseus
Madagascar Periwinkle, Cayenne Jasmine, Old Maid, Rose Periwinkle, Vinca
Family: Apocynaceae Dogbane
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Lavender, pink, white |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Early Winter |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, ground cover, massing, seashore, specimen |
| Height | 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm |
| Spread | 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Green |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |