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Periwinkle Vinca major Butterfly Nectar Plant
A Palamedes Papilio palamedes Swallowtail enjoys nectar from a Periwinkle flower.
Botanical Name: Vinca major
Common Names: Periwinkle
Flower - Bloom color: pink, lavender, white
Plant type: Annual
Light: Sun
Size: 12 - 24"
Water: Average
Soil: Average
Propagation: Seed
Notes: Although used by butterflies for nectar, periwinkle is not on the top of the list for nectar plants.