Buy Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'

Also Known As

Lagerstroemia x 'Catawba'
Catawba Crepe Myrtle

Plant type

tree

size

H: 12'-20'
W: 8'-12'

planting zones

7a-9b

1 gallon | $39

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Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' plant details

Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: fall color, showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small to medium sized Crape Myrtle that covers itself in grape-purple flowers in mid to late summer. Glossy mildew resistant leaves turn an outstanding red in the fall. 8' in ten years. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum.

By: Fantastic Plants

Flowers in several shades of violet-purple make a dazzling display on this compact, rounded, 10-20' tree..but that's not the end of the show, for the leaves make a dazzling or-red display in fall as well. Sun/Med