Crape Myrtle

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Details

Common name

Crape Myrtle

Botanical name

Lagerstroemia indica

Variety

Cherokee Red

Zone

USDA 6 - 11

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Bloom time

summer-fall

Light

sun

Height

8' (2.5 m)

Habit

upright

Water

2-3 times per week

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

mulch to reduce weeds