Lagerstroemia indica 'Sioux'

Sioux Crepe Myrtle

Will tolerate 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. Sioux' 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 medium gray-brown bark on this cultivar. This plant is considered mostly allergy free and causes little or no allergy problems in most people.

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 7A to 9A

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