Monrovia® Summerlasting Plum Crape Myrtle is a dwarf upright deciduous shrub with excellent branching and near-black foliage. The red-purple panicles bloom throughout summer and are self-cleaning. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil. A Monrovia exclusive.
Type: | |
Origins: |
Himalayas and Japan |
Height: |
3' - 4' |
Spread: |
3’ - 4' |
Spacing: |
4' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
Culture: | |
Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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.
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