Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
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
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Clematis
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Clematis
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Klematis
Crapemyrtle
In French
Clématite
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Clemátide
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
κληματιτής
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Clematite
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Clematis
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Clematis
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Myrtales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Clematis
Lagerstroemia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anemoneae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Clematis and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Clematis and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Crapemyrtle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Clematis and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Clematis and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Clematis and Crapemyrtle
Care of Clematis and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots 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 Clematis 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.