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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10a
Leaves: Good fall color
Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Other
Flower Color: Brown
Bloom Size: Over 12"
Flower Time: Spring
Winter
Other
Suitable Locations: Beach Front
Espalier
Topiary
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Water gardens
Cooked greens
Wildlife Attractant: Birds: saltn ercepnn c igtngtlhs&ora eei
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Birds
Flood Resistant
Tolerates dry shade
Propagation: Seeds: Scarify seeds
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Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
Offsets
Other
Pollinators: Other
Bumblebees
Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Miscellaneous: Dioecious
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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Common names
  • Crepe Myrtle
Also sold as:
  • Black Diamond™ Best Red (JBN1206)
Comments:
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