Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Russia
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Primula elatior
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Oxlip
In German
Crapemyrtle
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Crapemyrtle
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Primula elatior
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Oxlip
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Oxlip
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Oxlip
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Oxlip
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Oxlip Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Oxlip are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Oxlip
Care of Crapemyrtle and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.