| Crape Myrtle | |
| Crapemyrtle | |
| Crepe Myrtle |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Malodorous Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Size: | 5"-6" |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Espalier |
| Uses: | Guardian plant Flowering Tree Salad greens Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees: &eg t ireohtscnlailn tc preenasng Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Squirrels Flood Resistant Tolerates foot traffic |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile: et aipmDtkern d ggsoino t ynnp3ae atlo eeumami d e2set.nt.i:bCw Sow in situ Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Division Other |
| Pollinators: | Self Flies Various insects |
| Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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