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    Lagerstroemia 'Kitty's Purple'

    Also Known As

    • Lagerstroemia x 'Kitty's Purple'
    • Kitty's Purple Crape Myrtle

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 12'-15'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Lagerstroemia 'Kitty's Purple' plant details

    Lagerstroemia 'Kitty's Purple' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lagerstroemia 'Kitty's Purple'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: lythraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: fall color, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lagerstroemia 'Kitty's Purple'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Kitty's Purple Crape Myrtle boasts some of the darkest purple flowers of any introduction to date. The large flowers are centered by a cluster of contrasting nicely contrasting yellow stamens. This is a Stan Brown introduction from Blossomberry Nursery in Clarksville, Arkansas. Kitty's Purple will develop into a small to medium-sized tree.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Lagerstroemia 'Kitty's Purple' plant

    How to Grow Lagerstroemia 'Kitty's Purple'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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