Centennial Crape Myrtle is a dwarf deciduous shrub with an upright mounding habit and dark green leaves that turn orange to red in fall. The heavy blooms of frilly deep purple panicles bloom through summer. Best color in full sun and rich, well-drained acidic soil. Centennial has good mildew resistance.
Type: | |
Height: |
3' - 5' |
Spread: |
3’ - 5' |
Spacing: |
4' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
Culture: | |
Bloom Color: |
Purple |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Indian Hawthorn, Catnip, Butterfly Bush
IMAGE: F Delventhal, Lagerstroemia indica
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.