Family: Lythraceae
(ly-THRAY-see-ee) Genus: Lagerstroemia (la-ger-STREEM-ee-a) Species: indica (IN-dih-kuh) Synonym:Lagerstroemia chinensis Synonym:Lagerstroemia elegans Synonym:Lagerstroemia minor
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Height 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) 20-30 ft. (6-9 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 SunBloom Color PinkFuchsia (red-purple) Red Coral/Apricot White/Near White Bloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Foliage Deciduous |
Other details UnknownPropagation Methods From softwood cuttingsFrom 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 Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsSoil 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-patentedFoliage Color Orange/ApricotBloom Characteristics UnknownWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterWhere to Grow Unknown |