Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
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Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Chionodoxa
Crapemyrtle
In French
Chionodoxa
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Spermatophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Chionodoxa and Crapemyrtle
Care of Chionodoxa and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.