Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
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
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Blue Boy'
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Blue Boy Rosemary, Dwarf Rosemary, Rosemary
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Hydrangea
In German
Crapemyrtle
Hortensie
In French
Crapemyrtle
Hortensia
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Hortensia
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Hortênsia
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Hortensja
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Hibiscus
Family
Lythraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Dwarf Rosemary
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Dwarf Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Dwarf Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Rosemary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Dwarf Rosemary Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Dwarf Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dwarf Rosemary height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Dwarf Rosemary are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Dwarf Rosemary flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
- Dwarf Rosemary leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Dwarf Rosemary
Care of Crapemyrtle and Dwarf Rosemary 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 Dwarf Rosemary pruning is done 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 Dwarf Rosemary needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.