Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Red
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Applemint Tree
In German
Crapemyrtle
Applemint Baum
In French
Crapemyrtle
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Mentha
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Applemint
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Applemint Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Applemint are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Applemint
Care of Crapemyrtle and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.