Scientific Name
Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata' = E. fortunei var. colorata
Common Name
Purpleleaf wintercreeper

Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; range of soil types but prefers moist, well-drained soil
Height: 0.5 to 1.5 feet
Width: 2 to 5 feet
Texture: Medium to fine
Form: Dense, vigorous trailing ground cover
Flower/Fruit: Non-showy greenish flowers; grown for foliage
Foliage: 1 to 2" glossy green leaves; red-purple fall color
Comments: Can become invasive
Cultivars: --
   

 

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