Lagerstroemia indica
(sold as magenta)
Family: Lythraceae
Common names: CRAPE MYRTLE, CREPE FLOWER
Native to: China, Himalayas, Indochina, Japan
Plant
Type: tree
Forms: arching, erect, open form
Leaves deciduous
Max height: 19.6 feet
Max width: 19.6 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, pink
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Plant features: deciduous
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: cutting
flowers in fall
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
