| Crape Myrtle | |
| Crepe Myrtle |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Variegated Other |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening Espalier |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb Good as a cover crop Useful for timber production Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees: ehrinasignnlr<c neopce etg s ta Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Squirrels Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: Dit ogendy3amrw m meausoe natp es obn :. tnaeekiCi.lnti 2dpte tg Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Bats Bumblebees Various insects |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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