Lagerstroemia speciosa
Family: Lythraceae
Common name: GIANT CRAPE MYRTLE
Native to: Tropical Asia
Plant
Type: tree
Form: erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 78.5 feet
Max width: 43 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, violet, white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: cutting, seed
flowers in fall
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: +20 to +40 °F
Water: moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
