Lagerstroemia Indica

Crepe Myrtle

This plant tolerates some drought and a little salt and will grow
in dry soil. Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay. The
pH preference is an acidic to slightly alkaline (less than 6.8 to 7.7)
soil. Miami 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
and maintained out to the drip line. The best plants are often located
in irrigated landscapes. It grows well in limited 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. They
tolerate clay and alkaline soil well. Note the dark chestnut-brown bark
on this cultivar. This plant is considered mostly allergy free and causes
little or no allergy problems in most people.

Height 20-25 Feet

Bloom Color 'Miami' 12' Coral Pink 'Lipan' 8'-15' Lavender 'Dynamite' 12'-20' Red 'Enduring Summer' 4'-5' Red 'Country Red' 15' Red 'Red Rocket' 12'-15' True Red 'Sioux' 15' Dark Pink 'Tuscarora' 25' Coral Pink 'Pink Velour' 6'-12' Bright Pink

Characteristics & Attributes