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Genus: Catharanthus Species: roseus Common Name: Rose Periwinkle Family: Apocynaceae + Asclepiadaceae Order: Gentianales Native: Madagascar to India Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.5 to 2 feet Width: 0.5 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: White, pink, purple and red Propagation: Seed or stem cutting Zone: 10-11 Note: This low maintenance plant with medicinal properties is suitable for containers, edging, bedding, or ground cover. Plant should be monitored regularly for leaf spot, stem rot, aster yellow, slugs and snails. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.