PatternBaseMadagascar Periwinkle
Catharanthus roseus, Apocynaceae
Zones
9–12
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
ProducerPollinator Attractor
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (optimal)
Water
Moderate
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Baikal SkullcapScutellaria baicalensis
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Shasta DaisyLeucanthemum × superbumPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
PurslanePortulaca oleraceaPollinator Sharing
New Zealand FlaxPhormium tenaxWind ProtectionShade Provision
Corsican MintMentha requieniiPest Deterrent
Uses
Functions
MedicineOrnamental
Common Questions
What zones does Madagascar Periwinkle grow in?
Madagascar Periwinkle grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.
What are good companion plants for Madagascar Periwinkle?
Good companions for Madagascar Periwinkle include Baikal Skullcap, Shasta Daisy, Purslane, New Zealand Flax, Corsican Mint.
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