Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtle, Japanese Crepe Myrtle 'Sioux'

Lagerstroemiax fauriei

Family
Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lagerstroemia (la-ger-STREEM-ee-a)
Species
x fauriei (FAU-ree-eye)
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Magenta (pink-purple)
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
By air layering
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Gurley, Alabama

Chino Valley, Arizona

Auburndale, Florida

Englewood, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Bush, Louisiana

Eagle Springs, North Carolina

Austin, Texas

Corpus Christi, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Urbanna, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Horton, MI (Zone 5b) | September 2015 | positive

Beautiful crepe myrtle that blooms reliably, and for a long time, every year. Large deep pink flowers, attractive bark and excellent fall...Read More

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