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Image of Vinca mayor
Region Metropolitana, Cerro San Cristobal, Chile
Altitude: 600 m. 07 04, 2006
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Species: | Vinca mayor L. | |
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Chilean Name: | previnca , herba donzella | |
English Name: | Greater Periwinkle | |
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Record: | 2311 |
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Foreign Not Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Vinca mayor Region Metropolitana, Cerro San Cristobal, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Blue, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Vinca mayor Region Metropolitana, Cerro San Cristobal, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.
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Image of Vinca mayor VII Region, Pelarco, Astillero, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: POISONOUS Plant
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Image of Vinca mayor VII Region, Pelarco, Astillero, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
Very easy to cultivate
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