Tropicals
Vinca major 'Wojo’s Jem'
Wojo’s Gem greater periwinkle
Creamy-yellow leaf centers edged in deep green brighten trailing stems of this evergreen periwinkle. Violet-blue flowers add interest from spring into summer. It works as a container spiller, but vigorous stems should be kept contained rather than allowed to spread unchecked.
At a glance
- Mature size
- Height: About 1 ft.
- Water
- Moist, well drained
- Bloom
- Violet-blue, mid-spring–late summer.
- Light
- Sun to partial shade
Sizes & prices
- 4$5.99
- 6"$24.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Pet safety
- Dogs
- Vinca major can be harmful if eaten, particularly to dogs. Keep foliage and trimmings out of reach.
If a pet eats a potentially toxic plant, contact your veterinarian promptly.
Growing & care
- Soil
- Avoid very dry soil.
- Pruning
- Cut back in early spring to restrict growth.
- Containment
- Remove unwanted rooting stems.
- Winter
- Protect exposed container roots from severe freezing.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Reviewed September 26, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.