Lagerstroemia indica 'Red Rocket'

Red Rocket Crepe Myrtle

This variety is one of the Whitcomb selctions Grows best in full sun with rich, moist soil but will tolerate less hospitable positions in the landscape just as well, once it becomes established. However, plants left on their own in highway medians appear to be less vigorous unless ample mulch is applied out to the drip line. It grows well in small soil spaces in urban areas such as along boulevards, in parking lots, and in small pavement cutouts if provided with some irrigation until well established. Flowers that drop on cars can stain the paint. They tolerate clay and alkaline soil well. This plant is considered mostly allergy free and causes little or no allergy problems in most people. Stems on this cultivar are red.

Height 20-25 Feet

Spread 18-25 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 6B to 9A

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