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4-H Horticulture Judging Contest

Beth Hinshaw
Extension Speclaist, SE
4-H Youth Development
K-State Research & Extension

620-496-8206

bhinshaw@ksu.edu

Vinca (Groundcover)

Scientific Name: Vinca sp.

Category: Ornamentals

Description:
Vinca (groundcover) is an evergreen vine. Foliage size and color varies with variety. Foliage colors include green, variegated green and white, and variegated green and yellow. Flowers are blue or purple. It can be used as a ground cover or in containers or hanging baskets.

 Variegated vinca ground cover

Variegated vinca ground cover

 Variegated vinca ground cover

Variegated vinca ground cover

Vinca groundcover

Vinca groundcover

  Vinca groundcover foliage & flower

Vinca groundcover foliage & flower