Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia

Crape Myrtle blooms from July through September.

Bloom time

Jul–Sep

Hardiness

Zones 6–10

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low water

Mature size

4 m × 3 m

Type

Shrub

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Bloom calendar

When Crape Myrtle is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Crape Myrtle

Plant it in full sun. It prefers low water. It is hardy in USDA zones 6–10. Expect it to reach about 4 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, in roughly 5 years.

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Drop this plant onto a 3D plan, see how it fills in, and watch your whole garden bloom across the year.