Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemiaindica 'Catawba'

Family: Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus: Lagerstroemia (la-ger-STREEM-ee-a)
Species: indica (IN-dih-kuh)
Cultivar: Catawba

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Foliage

Deciduous

Other details

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
By air layering

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Soil pH requirements

5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown