Vinca Plant Nz. Originally grown for its foliage as a border or ground cover plant it was introduced into New Zealand but quickly got out of control. Contrast Phormium s dramatic leaves with low-growing delicate foliage such as perennial geraniums and coreopsis.
Dec 29 2020 Use New Zealand flax in place of Dracaena or spiky vinca in containers and in place of ornamental grasses in garden beds. The species of periwinkle common in New Zealand are. Endangered or threatened species.
Endangered and threatened species and for 18 of US.
Very hardy for sun or shade. Very shade tolerant the leaves will sometimes scorch in too much sun. Do not plant vinca in the same soil repeatedly because this can lead to problems with root rot diseases. Dec 29 2020 Use New Zealand flax in place of Dracaena or spiky vinca in containers and in place of ornamental grasses in garden beds.