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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.

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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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
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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
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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
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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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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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