Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City, USA

Common name: Wintercreeper

Family: Celastraceae (Bittersweet family, Staff-tree family)

Distribution: Asia

Life form: Groundcover

Comments: This evergreen groundcover is a compact variety featuring strong variegation. Deep emerald green leaves with a bright yellow patch in the center make striking contrasts that let this plant stand out in the winter landscape. In the winter stems can turn a pinkish red, making a nice complement to the foliage and further adding to the winter interest. Plants have a medium growth rate and can be trimmed to form a dense ground cover.