Monrovia® Summerlasting Coconut Crape Myrtle is a dwarf upright deciduous shrub with excellent branching and near black foliage. White panicles that contrast against the foliage bloom en masse throughout summer and can be extended if deadheaded. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil. A Monrovia exclusive.
| Type: | |
| Origins: |
Himalayas and Japan |
| Height: |
2' - 3' |
| Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
| Spacing: |
3' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
| Culture: | |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Prune back in spring before bloom to promote flowers. It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew. Watch for aphids and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundation Planting, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lilyturf, Hibiscus, Butterfly Bush
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
