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Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle 'Basham's Party Pink'

Lagerstroemia

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Family

Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)

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Genus

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

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Synonym

Height

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Spacing

Hardiness

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Sun Exposure

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color

Full Sun

Bloom Time

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Foliage

Lavender

Height

Shrubs

Trees

Spacing

Sun Exposure

Danger

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Other details

Late Spring/Early Summer

Propagation Methods

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From hardwood cuttings

From hardwood heel cuttings

By air layering

Patent Information

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Foliage Color

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

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Seed Collecting

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

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Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

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Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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AwShucks

Houston, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2010 | positive

This tree grows like a weed! I didn't realize how big it would be, and unfortunately planted it too close to the entrance of our barn. A...Read More

crowellli

Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2006 | positive

This is the best crepe myrtle I've ever grown. It is not bothered by the mildew and fungal problems that almost every other one I've tri...Read More

restringel

Alice, TX | June 2006 | positive

Hello. I bought 6 of these Myrtles last summer - 2005 and planted them immediately in my back yard. They grew like weeds. You should s...Read More

rcromer1

Edmond, OK | July 2004 | positive

Basham Party Pink is our favorite crepe myrtle. Have been growing it since Southern Living featured it growing in Houston, about 20 years...Read More

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