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Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle 'Purpurea'

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Family

Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lagerstroemia (la-ger-STREEM-ee-a)

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Species

indica (IN-dih-kuh)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 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

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Lavender

Medium Purple

Other Details

Other details

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Propagation Methods

Deciduous

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From hardwood cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

By air layering

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

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

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Picayune, Mississippi

Garland, Texas

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