Lagerstroemia 'Like a Latte' PP28778

Also Known As

Lagerstroemia Barista 'Like a Latte'
Lagerstroemia indica 'Like a Latte'
Lagerstroemia indica Barista® 'Like a Latte'
Barista Like a Latte Crape Myrtle
Like a Latte Crape Myrtle

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Lagerstroemia 'Like a Latte' PP28778 plant details

Lagerstroemia 'Like a Latte' PP28778 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with burgundy, chocolate and purple foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lagerstroemia 'Like a Latte' PP28778

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, chocolate and purple
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, fall color, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lagerstroemia 'Like a Latte' PP28778

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lagerstoemia Barista 'Like a Latte' is a dense, small shrub with semi-glossy green foliage with burgundy veining and infusion and late season pure white flowers. This selection has a petite habit with branced, woody stems. New foliage emerges coppery red with a gloss finish that matches the stems. Lagerstroemia are classic shrubs and trees of the US southeast. The Barista Collection of crape myrtles are hardy cultivars to zone 6. Where they have been tested in Michigan they die back to the ground in winter and bloom on new wood in late summer. On the west coast they will not die back but they will need to be planted in a hot spot to bring them into flower.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Whenever we visited points south and came across Crape Myrtles, we would sigh, knowing our winter climate just would be too much. Then we heard about these dwarf shrubby hybrids from Walters Gardens, bred to be hardy in zone 6-9. This selection, 'Like a Latte', has white flowers which open from coppery red buds, and dark purple foliage. Grows only to 2' tall and 3' wide. We recommend spring planting in the northern limits of its hardiness range.