Purple Wintercreeper Euonymus

coloratus. Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' (commonly called purple wintercreeper euonymus, is primarily a trailing ground cover form which typically grows to 6-9" tall and spreads indefinitely by rooting stems as a sprawling, tangled, bushy mat. Purple Wintercreeper Euonymus, Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus', also known as Wintercreeper and Wintercreeper Eunonymus, is a dense, woody-stemmed, broadleaf evergreen plant which comes in a variety of forms. It is similar in habit to English ivy, in that it spreads along the ground, rooting as it goes, until it reaches a vertical surface which it then begins to climb. It is one of the most popular evergreen ground covers available in commerce today. It features lustrous, ovate to elliptic, dark green leaves (1-2" long) which turn dark purple in fall and winter. It is also used for container plantings, massing and erosion control. 'Coloratus' is sometimes sold as Euonymus fortunei var. Purple Wintercreepers have inconspicuous, greenish-white flowers that may appear in June. If allowed to climb a wall, tree or other structure, this plant assumes more vine-like characteristics and is more likely to produce flowers, though still sparse and inconspicuous. This plant is a good ground cover for slopes. The flowers are at best sparse, but are usually not present. ... more info