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Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle 'Rubra Compacta'

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Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lagerstroemia (la-ger-STREEM-ee-a)

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Species

indica (IN-dih-kuh)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Scarlet (dark red)

Other Details

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Deciduous

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Calera, Alabama

Fayetteville, Arkansas

San Antonio, Texas

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