Lagerstroemia Species, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemiaindica

Synonym:Lagerstroemia chinensis

Synonym:Lagerstroemia elegans

Synonym:Lagerstroemia minor

Height

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Bloom Color
Full Sun

Bloom Time

Foliage
Pink
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Coral/Apricot
White/Near White

Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Propagation Methods
Deciduous

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
By air layering

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow