Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
Madagascar
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Catharanthus roseus
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Periwinkle
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Immergrün
Kraut Robert
In French
Pervenche
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Bígaro
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
μυρτιά
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Mirta
erva robert
In Polish
Barwinek
herb robert
In Latin
Periwinkle
Robertus herba
Phylum
Mollusca
Magnoliophyta
Class
Gastropoda
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Geraniales
Family
Apocynaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Geranium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Periwinkle and Herb Robert
Season and care of Periwinkle and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Periwinkle and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Periwinkle season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Herb Robert season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Periwinkle and Herb Robert Physical Information
Periwinkle and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Periwinkle and Herb Robert are as follows:
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Periwinkle and Herb Robert
Care of Periwinkle and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.