Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Rosa spp.
Rosaceae · flowers
Vinca minor
Apocynaceae · groundcovers
Rose (Zones 3-10)
Vinca (Zones 4-9)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 4–9
| Feature | Rose | Vinca |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosa spp. | Vinca minor |
| Family | Rosaceae | Apocynaceae |
| Category | flowers | groundcovers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ⛅ Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained | Adaptable |
| Height | 6' | 6" |
| Spread | 4' | 2' |
| Bloom Season | Spring-Fall | Spring |
| Bloom Color | Red, Pink, White, Yellow | Blue, Purple, White |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Fast |
| Native Region | Asia, Europe, North America | Europe |
| Maintenance | High | Low |
Rose
Vinca
Rose
Vinca
Choose Rose if you don't mind high maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 3–10.
Choose Vinca if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade to full shade with medium water in zones 4–9.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 4–9. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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