Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, 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
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
persian violet
In German
Crapemyrtle
persian violet
In French
Crapemyrtle
persian violet
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Violeta persa
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Violeta persa
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Persian Violet
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Gentianales
Family
Lythraceae
Gentianaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Exacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Exaceae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Persian Violet
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Persian Violet Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Persian Violet are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Persian Violet
Care of Crapemyrtle and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.