Wintercreeper

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Treman Woodland Walk

Source of plant

Cunningham Gardens Inc., Lake County Nursery Inc.

Description

Vigorous groundcover form, foliage is deep glossy green and turns plum-purple in winter. Leaves without the prominent veination of the species, usually lustrous dark green, 1" to 2" long, changing to purple during the winter. Usually non-fruiting.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, winter interest, fall color