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Trailing ‘Cora Cascade Polka Dot’ vincas creates a unifying base, ‘White Delight’ caladiums and 'Lemon Twist’ plectranthus add height, and ‘Kimberly Queen’ ferns, ‘Peppermint’ strap-leaf caladiums, and creeping Jenny fill out the pots.—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 June 2026 The perfect addition to low-maintenance plantings, annual vinca doesn't require deadheading, tolerates some neglect, and often recovers from drought.—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026 Also known as periwinkle, vinca (Vinca minor) has glossy, evergreen foliage and purple or white flowers in spring.—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026 Described as a mini or micro version of the more familiar annual vinca, Soiree Kawaii flowers have a most delicate look and are ideal for closeup ogling in containers and hanging baskets.—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for vinca
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Etymology
New Latin, short for Latin vincapervinca periwinkle