Crape Myrtle

Gardening Guide

Crape Myrtle

Double Feature® Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica ‘Whit IX’ PP23559
New growth of small wine-red leaves are followed by an abundance of ruby-red blooms in summer and continues to fall. This reblooming shrub produces no seed capsules, reblooming on the same panicles. Highly resistant to powdery mildew.

8-10' tall x 5-6' wide

Full sun

Zone 6 / Hardy to 0ºF

Dynamite® Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica ‘Whit II’ PP10296
Attractive ornamental shrub or small tree with smooth, peeling bark. Showy, ruffled, fire red flowers bloom all summer followed by vibrant orange-red fall foliage. Mildew resistant.

15-20' tall x 10-15' wide

Full sun

Zone 6 / Hardy to 0ºF

Ebony & Ivory Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia x ‘Ebony & Ivory’
A U.S. National Arboretum introduction. Upright grower with a dense growth habit. It has bright white flowers in summer that contrast wonderfully with the intense black foliage. Great accent or specimen plant. AKA Black Diamond Pure White

10-12' tall x 6-8' wide

Full sun

Zone 7 / Hardy to 10ºF

Ebony Embers Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia x ‘Ebony Embers’
A U.S. National Arboretum introduction. Upright grower with a dense and growth habit. It has red flowers in summer that contrast wonderfully with the intense black foliage. Great accent or specimen plant. AKA Black Diamond Red Hot

10-12' tall x 6-8' wide

Full sun

Zone 7 / Hardy to 10ºF

Ebony Flame Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia x ‘Ebony Flame’
A U.S. National Arboretum introduction. Upright grower with a dense and growth habit. It has bright red flowers in summer that contrast wonderfully with the intense black foliage. Great accent or specimen plant. AKA Black Diamond Pure Red

10-12' tall x 6-8' wide

Full sun

Zone 7 / Hardy to 10ºF

Ebony Glow Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia x ‘Ebony Glow’
A U.S. National Arboretum introduction. Upright grower with a dense growth habit. It has blushed pink, white flowers in summer that contrast wonderfully with the intense black foliage. Great accent or specimen plant. AKA Black Diamond Blush

10-12' tall x 6-8' wide

Full sun

Zone 7 / Hardy to 10ºF

Enduring Summer™ Lavender Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia ‘PIILAG-IV’ PPAF
New introduction that features lavender flowers that bloom continually throughout the summer and into fall. The new foliage is tinged with red and matures to dark green. Its compact dwarf habit makes it a perfect choice for shrub borders.

4-5' tall x 4-5' wide

Full sun

Zone 6 / Hardy to 0ºF

Enduring Summer™ Red Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia ‘PIILAG-V’ PPAF
New introduction that features scarlet-red flowers that bloom continually throughout the summer and into fall. The new foliage is tinged with red and matures to dark green. Its compact dwarf habit makes it a perfect choice for shrub borders.

4-5' tall x 4-5' wide

Full sun

Zone 6 / Hardy to 0ºF

Midnight Magic Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia ‘PIILAG-V’ PPAF
Has superb purple-maroon foliage and offers loads of dark pink flowers all summer and into fall. It has a rounded compact shape. Excellent disease resistance.

4-6' tall x 4-6' wide

Full sun

Zone 6 / Hardy to 0ºF

Natchez Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia x fauriei ‘Natchez’
Popular flowering deciduous tree that blooms all summer to early autumn. Exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark and distinctive form. Large white panicles of flowers over a long period. Good fall foliage color. Mildew resistant.

20-30' tall x 15-20' wide

Full sun

Zone 6 / Hardy to 0ºF