Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
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Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Freesia
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Freesia
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Freesia
In German
Crapemyrtle
Freesie
In French
Crapemyrtle
Freesia
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
fresia
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
freesia
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
freesia
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
frezja
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Freesia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Lythraceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Freesia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Freesia
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Freesia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Crapemyrtle and Freesia Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Freesia are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Freesia
Care of Crapemyrtle and Freesia 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 Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.