Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemiaindica 'Bergerac'

Family: Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus: Lagerstroemia (la-ger-STREEM-ee-a)
Species: indica (IN-dih-kuh)
Cultivar: Bergerac

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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

Foliage
Magenta (pink-purple)

Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Propagation Methods
Deciduous

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By air layering

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow