Lagerstroemia Species, Giant Crepe Myrtle, Pride of India, Queen's Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemiaspeciosa

Family: Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus: Lagerstroemia (la-ger-STREEM-ee-a)
Species: speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh)

Height

Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

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

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color
Full Sun

Bloom Time

Foliage
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Medium Purple

Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Textured

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
By air layering

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow