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Euonymus coloratus
Winged Euonymus
Watch video on YouTubeSemi-upright at 12-24”, the dark green elliptical leaves of this dense and aggressive woody evergreen ground cover turn a deep plum red in the fall. Insignificant white flowers appear in June. Purple wintercreeper is useful for erosion control and best planted in contained areas.

Height
1-2 Inches
Spacing
6 Inches
Zone:
4 - 9

Winged Euonymus Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Forms a dense mat that smothers weeds. Can be cut back. Needs weekly watering on average; more water care needed in higher temperatures.
Characteristics & Attributes for Euonymus coloratus
Exposure
• | Full Shade |
Foliage Color
• | Red |
Critter Resistance
• | Rabbit Resistant |
• | Deer Resistant |
Habit
• | Upright |
Season of Interest
• | Summer |
Attributes
• | Container/Hanging Planter |
• | Evergreen |
• | Border or Bed |