| Crepe Myrtle | |
| Crape Myrtle |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Fragrant Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Water gardens Culinary Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds: annpnginsact lge ro eee rthltic&s |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Gophers/Voles Flood Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: i2.3 gyp o oCn drsnaedmag aib lm.nne tep:wetentmeiD eats ittoku Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Corms Other |
| Pollinators: | Wind Various insects |
| Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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