| Crepe Myrtle | |
| Crapemyrtle |
| Plant Habit: | Tree Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
| Leaves: | Variegated Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Terrariums |
| Uses: | Water gardens Cut Flower Good as a cover crop Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies: cenpehtrttl n sgngiecaoni r lsa&e Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness: mr nt dDualeiie C 3eg t.be ytwenodtsmopkpi eon tma2tang aei :ns. Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Layering Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Self Water Various insects |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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