Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle 'Carolina Beauty'

Lagerstroemiaindica

Family
Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lagerstroemia (la-ger-STREEM-ee-a)
Species
indica (IN-dih-kuh)
Synonym
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Scarlet (dark red)
Other Details
Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
By air layering
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chino Valley, Arizona

Oakhurst, California

Gainesville, Florida

Gretna, Louisiana

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Clinton, Tennessee

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| December 2002 | positive

There simply isn't a myrtle out there with the rich deep red color of the Carolina beauty. It does need to be sprayed once a year with a...Read More

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