Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Astilbe
In German
Crapemyrtle
Prachtspieren
In French
Crapemyrtle
Astilbe
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Astilbe
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
astilbe
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
astilbe
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
astilbe
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Artemisia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Saxifragaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Astilbe
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Not Available
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Astilbe
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Astilbe Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Astilbe are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Astilbe
Care of Crapemyrtle and Astilbe 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 Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.