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Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle 'Chickasaw'

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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

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

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

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Rose/Mauve

Other Details

Other details

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods

Deciduous

Herbaceous

Textured

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From hardwood cuttings

From hardwood heel cuttings

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

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:

Villa Rica, Georgia

Goldsboro, North Carolina

Tulsa, Oklahoma

North Augusta, South Carolina

Lenoir City, Tennessee

Arp, Texas

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lupinelover

Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | July 2002 | positive

Beautiful flowers on a dwarf plant. Fully root-hardy in Zone 6, occasionally stem hardy also, especially if mulched well.

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