Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata'
Purple-Leaf Winter Creeper
Description
This low-mounding and trailing evergreen shrub has foliage that is dark green and glossy in texture that turns plum in the winter season. It is good as a ground cover, and requires full sun for growth.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Vine
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fall Color
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Erosion Control
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.