Crape Myrtle
Tree

Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia

The tree of the South. Months of crinkled blooms and gorgeous peeling bark.

Bloom Season
Jun - Sep
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Sun Requirements
Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
10-25' tall
USDA Zones 7-10
Bloom Colors
Pink
Purple
Red
White
Lavender
Traits
Low Maintenance Pollinator Friendly
Soil
ClaySandy
Pairs Well With
Butterfly Bush
Shrub
Lantana
Perennial
Rose
Perennial
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