Definition

Noun: - A trailing evergreen plant (Vinca major) with glossy green leaves, often variegated with creamy white edges, and large blue-violet flowers. It is commonly used as ground cover or in hanging baskets and window boxes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden path was bordered by lush vinca major.
  • For a low-maintenance window box, consider planting vinca major.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Context: In gardening, is noted for its vigorous growth and shade tolerance, making it a popular choice for covering difficult areas. It can be invasive in some climates.
  • While effective for erosion control, Vinca major can become invasive if not managed.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Periwinkle: A frequent common name for .
• Greater Periwinkle: Another common name distinguishing it from the smaller .
• Vinca minor (Noun): A related species with smaller leaves and flowers.

Synonyms

• Periwinkle (in common gardening usage, though this can also refer to or the color).
• Trailing myrtle (an occasional common name).

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the botanical species. Its use in "variegated foliage" in the reference context points to the popular cultivated variety 'Variegata'.

Noun

1. plant having variegated foliage and used for window boxes