Purpleleaf Wintercreeper - Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata'

Please call ahead to confirm availability. Colorata Euonymus, or Purpleleaf Wintercreeper, a trailing evergreen ground-cover that will add color to your winter landscape. Glossy, deep-green foliage turns to plum-purple in fall and remains so through winter. Does well in either full sun or part shade. Careful 'where' it's planted; it can become invasive. * Poisonous if eaten * Photo courtesy of Classic Groundcovers in Athens, GA Ornamental Characteristics Category Perennial Ground-cover Environmental Characteristics

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$ 5.00

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Size	1 gallon container, 2 gallon container, Pint
Latin Name	Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata'
Foliage Type	Evergreen
Height	1'-2'
Spread	2'-4'
Shape	Creeping & Spreading
Primary Foliage Color	(Glossy) Green
Seasonal Foliage Color	Burgundy
Flowering Season	Noted for its interesting, spreading foliage
Flower Color	Insignificant
Growth Rate	Moderate
Sun Preferences	Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences	Moist (not wet - water as needed): Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage.
Cold Hardiness Zone	4-8
Fruits	N/A

Purpleleaf Wintercreeper - Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata'

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