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    • Photo of Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' by Patricia Cunningham

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    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

    By: Forestfarm

    Bushy (8' after 10 years) purple flowers but very late blooming in Oregon

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' plant

    How to Grow Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Lagerstroemia indica Dynamite® PP10296

    Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II'

    aka Lagerstroemia Dynamite®, Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite'®, Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II' Cultivar, Dynamite Crape Myrtle, Dynamite Crepe Myrtle, Dynamite® Crapemyrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-20'

    Width: 5'-18'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia indica Dynamite® PP10296 flower by littlegemtrees
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    Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho'

    aka Lagerstroemia 'Arapahoe', Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Arapaho', Lagerstroemia x 'Arapaho', Arapaho Crape Myrtle, Arapaho Crepe Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 10'-10'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Lagerstroemia 'Arapaho' foliage by plant lust
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    Lagerstroemia speciosa

    aka Lagerstroemia flos-reginae, Giant Crape Myrtle, Pride of India, Queen's Crape Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 25'-50'

    Width: 20'-40'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia speciosa flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Lagerstroemia indica Pink Velour® PP10319

    Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III'

    aka Lagerstroemia 'Pink Velour', Lagerstroemia indica 'Pink Velour', Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III' Cultivar, Lagerstroemia x 'Whit III' PP 10319, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle, Pink Velour Myrtle, Pink Velour® Crapemyrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia indica Pink Velour® PP10319 flower, foliage by Almost Eden
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    Lagerstroemia 'Sioux'

    aka Lagerstroemia indica 'Sioux', Crape Myrtle, Japanese Crepe Myrtle, Sioux Crape Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Lagerstroemia 'Sioux' flower, foliage by Fantastic Plants
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