Common
name: "Purple Leaved Wintercreeper"
Latin name: Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'
Zone: 4
- 9
Elevation to: 7000'
Growth habit: Mound forming, climbing or trailing
Max height: 24"
Spread: Unlimited
Flowers: Yes, summer, white fruit in fall Flower type: Native to area: No
Available varieties: 9+
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Purple
Leaved Wintercreeper
Photo:
Missouri Botanic Gardens
Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Purple Leaved Winter Creeper in full sun to partial shade, in well drained soil.
It tolerates most soil types and drought extremely well.
Purple Leaved Winter Creeper can be
trained to climb or trail over walls. The dark green foliage turns
purple at the onset of cold weather. Euonymus is better classified
as a broadleaf evergreen than a perennial.
Propagation:
Purchase pre-started Euonymus plants at your local Garden Center or
Nursery. This plant is difficult for the average gardener to divide.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Aphids, powdery mildew or spider mites.
