species 72,708 observations

Madagascar Periwinkle

Catharanthus roseus

Field notes

Supports All

30 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Potato Aphid, Grass Sharpshooter 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Mangrove Skipper, Spicebush Swallowtail, Cloudless Sulphur, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 28

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Rabbits
Habit: Erect Spreading
Plant type: Annual Perennial Ground cover Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.