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Annual Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant
Annual Vinca
Catharanthus roseus
The ultimate heat-and-drought annual — thrives in blazing sun where petunias melt. Glossy dark green foliage covered in cheerful 5-petaled flowers nonstop until frost. Zero deadheading, zero fussing.
Hardiness Zones
2-11
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
10-14 in H × 10-14 in W
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Late spring to frost
Bloom Color
Pink, white, red, purple, bicolor
Care Guide
Full sun, well-drained soil. Do NOT overwater — this is the #1 killer. Heat and drought are its friends. No deadheading needed. Wait to plant until soil is warm (65°F+). Deer and rabbit proof.
Landscape Uses
Mass plantingBorder edgingContainerCommercial landscapeHot dry areas
Best Growing Regions
southeastsouthwestwestmidwest
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