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    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

    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.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Lagerstroemia 'Like a Latte' PP28778 plant

    How to Grow Lagerstroemia 'Like a Latte' PP28778

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy
      • purple
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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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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