Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle 'Violet Filligree'

Lagerstroemia

Family
Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lagerstroemia (la-ger-STREEM-ee-a)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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
Lavender
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Frankfort, Illinois

Ludington, Michigan

Brick, New Jersey

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Chandler, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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V
(Zone 8a) | October 2012 | positive

the lavender color of blooms is nothing new, but its compact size is.

C
Monroe Township, NJ (Zone 7a) | October 2011 | positive

I love this shrub, however it has outgrown it's stated 18" x 18". When I purchased it two years ago it was about 12" tall, my "Violet Fil...Read More

P
Winnetka, IL | September 2008 | neutral

I found this plant at a big box store, go figure. It seems too good to be true, a zone 4 crapemyrtle, but I'm willing to try it. Beauti...Read More

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