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:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.