Janet Brien's photos with the keyword: Common Periwinkle:

There seems to be no end to the number of flowers that grow here on our property! I don't have an actual number at this point but it's well over 100 and I keep finding more almost every day!! Most of the flowers are wild, and though a smaller version of this flower is actually naturalized here in Oregon, this is one of the plants that was here when we moved and we love its deep green leaves and blue-violet-purple flowers! The Large Periwinkle is native to southern Europe, as well as the Caucuses and Turkey. The smaller but nearly identical Common Periwinkle has also been naturalized in various parts of the United States, including Oregon. In fact, just down the road from our house, I've found it growing wild and it was fun to recognize it there! I was fascinated to discover how to easily tell the difference between the two types: if the leaves have fuzzy edges, it's the Large Periwinkle or "Vinca Major" and if the leaves are smooth, it's the Common Periwinkle or "Vinca Minor". These plants are usually evergreens and are very popular choices for gardens due to their hardiness and ground-covering nature. If you would like to know more about this flower, Wiki has a page here: Wiki: Large Periwinkle (Vinca major) Explored on June 15, 2012, placement at #210

In our front yard, growing around the sides of the house, are Blue Periwinkle bushes which are now covered with these beautiful flowers. I absolutely love the "star within a star" and the swirling appearance of the petals. Always a favorite, a closely related species of these flowers grow wild here in Oregon. The quote I chose was in response to the situation on Flickr, which was making me very depressed. I have decided to remove my comments about my struggles and frustrations because the solution is clear: I closed my account at Flickr and moved to ipernity and have been very happy ever since! Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King has become a national icon in the history of American progressivism. Wikipedia: Martin Luther King, Jr.