Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Clematis
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Clematis
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Crapemyrtle
Klematis
In French
Crapemyrtle
Clématite
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Clemátide
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Clematite
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Clematis
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Clematis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Ranunculales
Family
Lythraceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Clematis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Anemoneae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Clematis
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clematis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Clematis Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Clematis are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Clematis
Care of Crapemyrtle and Clematis 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 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. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.