Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
alpine shootingstar , Jewelled shootingstar , Sierran shootingstar , broad-leaved shootingstar , Frigid Shootingstar
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Floodplains, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
White, Pink, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
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Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, 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
Aphids, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Mixed Border, small hedge
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
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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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
CLERODENDRUM quadriloculare
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
American cowslip , mosquito bills , mad violets , sailor caps
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
shooting star
In German
Crapemyrtle
shooting star
In French
Crapemyrtle
Dodecatheon
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Dodecatheon
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
shooting star
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Dodecatheon
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
shooting star
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
shooting star
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Primulales
Family
Lythraceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Dodecatheon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Shooting Star
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Shooting Star is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Shooting Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shooting Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Shooting Star is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Shooting Star is Acidic, Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Shooting Star Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Shooting Star physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Shooting Star height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Shooting Star are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Shooting Star flower color: White, Pink, Salmon and Coral
- Shooting Star leaf color: Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Crapemyrtle and Shooting Star
Care of Crapemyrtle and Shooting Star 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 Shooting Star pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Shooting Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.