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Purple Leaf Wintercreeper

Deep green summer foliage becomes an attractive purple shade in winter. Excellent for making a graceful transition between gardens and natural areas of the landscape, as a ground cover or climbing over low walls, trees or chimneys.

Companion Plants

Maiden Grass

Russian Sage

Yarrow

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Purple Leaf Wintercreeper

  • Botanical name

    Euonymus x fortunei

  • Variety

    Coloratus

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    24" (61 cm)

  • Habit

    Climbing

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Green

  • Bloom Time

    No Bloom

  • Maintenance

    Prune back in spring