| Crape Myrtle | |
| Crepe Myrtle |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Variegated |
| Flowers: | Showy Malodorous |
| Flower Size: | Over 12" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Erosion control Medicinal Herb Useful for timber production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects: ilnrnat&caetengl hi regnpcetos s |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Rabbit Resistant Pollution |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness: g n o at n2md.it ktw3tenoiealee ns :eyC mrpaiDb. epteusntgmdi oa Stratify seeds Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Wasps Bats Cleistogamous |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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