Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
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
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Ovate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
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
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Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves, 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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
शलजम
In German
Crapemyrtle
Steckrübe
In French
Crapemyrtle
rutabaga
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
nabo sueco
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Rotavaga
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Rotavaga
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Rotavaga
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Brassicales
Family
Lythraceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Rutabaga
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Rutabaga Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Rutabaga are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Rutabaga
Care of Crapemyrtle and Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.