| Crape Myrtle | |
| Crapemyrtle | |
| Crepe Myrtle |
| Plant Habit: | Tree Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Variegated Needled |
| Flowers: | Showy Nocturnal |
| Flower Size: | Over 12" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Verticillaster |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Espalier |
| Uses: | Dye production Provides winter interest Vegetable Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds: agnrleespns tcnaglc&hre i tinote |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors: a et d ygs nno.mtlkrtabe e 2apiniat:twmmsnneCto3edieg. epi D uo Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Root |
| Pollinators: | Wind Cleistogamous |
| Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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