| Crape Myrtle | |
| Crepe Myrtle | |
| Crapemyrtle |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Malodorous Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Single |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Uses: | Dye production Water gardens Culinary Herb Vegetable |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds: &eclengoas ehgecsptlati rnrni nt Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Start indoors: at .mn eiuoit s 2 n nDa ks igote a.ra3togm ebny nme:epepCtdidtwel |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Layering |
| Pollinators: | Beetles Moths and Butterflies Bees |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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