Purple Leaf Winter Creeper.. will it survive outside surrounded by the winter?
Answers: The only problem I can see is that they are not planted contained by the ground. I have some things planted contained by pots on my porch, sometimes I loose them in winter. The pot is more exposed to the weather change than the ground.
Here is some info from this site:
http://www.excitinggardens.com/detail.as...
Purple Leaf Wintercreeper is a great year round ground cover for you to plant that is extremely hardy and flourishes even surrounded by sub-zero areas. Green leaves spring and summer and purplish red leaves in slump and winter. A ground cover that does not lose its leaves in winter. Presents a colorful, fresh appearance throughout the year. Grows within both sun and shade.
As Purple Leaf Wintercreeper grows and spreads over the ground, each of its copious stems forms roots. One of the best ways to join the green battle to preserve our untaught resources is by planting Red-Leaved Wintercreeper. As it binds the soil, not only from its productive roots, but from roots along the stems, it effectively prevents the blowing and washing away of precious topsoil.
Because of their peerless habit of growth, you can imbue large areas economically. Plant beneath trees where grass won't grow. Can be planted up to 3' apart. Once planted, no shearing or other looking after is required -- take keeping of themselves!
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