vinca

noun

vin·ca ˈviŋ-kə

: periwinkle entry 1

Examples of vinca in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Flowering from spring until the first frost in fall, 'Titan Cranberry' vinca is a reliable source of vibrant color, thanks to its velvety, dark pinkish red flowers. —

Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2023 Varieties that thrive in heat, such as geraniums, vinca, marigolds, salvia, portulaca and others, are just waiting for the heat to kick in. —

Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 1 July 2023 New flower clusters will appear in about 3 weeks. 04 Titan Cranberry Vinca The flower party goes on and on and on with 'Titan Cranberry' vinca. —

Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2023 Zondag’s favorites are two sedums, a phlox and a vinca. —

Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2023 Or dig up and add small early perennials from your garden, such as vinca, sedum, heuchera, epimedium, small hostas, and ferns for a shady spot. —

Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Mar. 2023 And vinca alkaloids derived from that same family of plants, says Sweet, were developed into two standard chemotherapy drugs. —

Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023 Cascading petunia, vinca, and asparagus fern look lovely hanging over a bed's edges. —

Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2023 Poultices made from vinca (periwinkle) leaves have traditionally been used for drawing pus out of cankers and infections. —

Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023 See More

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