Crape Myrtle

One of the most versatile plants in Texas, the Crape Myrtle is great for almost any garden. It is a handsome, Summer-flowering plant, offered in a wide variety of colors that maintains its stunning flowers all Summer long. Once well established, the Crape Myrtle is drought tolerant and can be found in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

Common Name: Crape Myrtle

Type: Perennial

Family: Lythraceae 

Native Range: China, Japan

Zone: 7-9

Height: 20.00-30.00 ft.

Spread: 8.00-10.00 ft.

Bloom Time: Seasonal 

Bloom Description: Pink, fuchsia, red, coral, white

Sun: Full sun

Water: Average

Maintenance: Low

Suggested Use: Buffer strips around parking lots, shade tree

Flower: Small flower, large clusters, non-fragrant 

Leaf: Rounded, dark green on top, pale green on bottom

Fruit: N/A

Other:N/A

Tolerate: Drought, deer