| Crepe Myrtle | |
| Crape Myrtle |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Needled |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other |
| Flower Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening Espalier |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Flowering Tree Vegetable |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees: grgnn&rencti ta npsctsho laieeel Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Fire Resistant Flood Resistant Tolerates dry shade Tolerates foot traffic |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Root Corms |
| Pollinators: | Bats Bumblebees Cleistogamous |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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