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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
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
By: Almost Eden
Garden photo gallery of Lagerstroemia 'Kitty's Purple'
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
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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
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
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
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
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