| Crepe Myrtle | |
| Crape Myrtle |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Needled |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Nocturnal |
| Flower Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Topiary |
| Uses: | Erosion control Water gardens Suitable for forage Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects: n etgc cilptetgn seinornlaa&rshe |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates foot traffic Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light: apkot .tegmnwtCeiDipatems3n tldn ne eoi t eum2s r a a .o:ei ygdbn Provide darkness Scarify seeds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Stolons and runners |
| Pollinators: | Wasps Water Wind |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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