| Crape Myrtle | |
| Crepe Myrtle |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent Vine |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood Other |
| Flower Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums Topiary |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Guardian plant Salad greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees: n&gsnea eprlncaocreth ntstg il ie Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Fire Resistant Tolerates dry shade Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors Other info: nnp ikbtt2mn adin oayengeo.Ca erg3t:t p meD wdoe ilea m .tt siseu |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane Layering Crowns |
| Pollinators: | Wasps Birds Cleistogamous |
| Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
| Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
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