Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Summer Squash
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
-
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Sunburst'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Pattypan Squash
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Pattypan Squash
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Gartenkürbis
Crapemyrtle
In French
Cucurbita pepo
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Cucurbita pepo
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Pattypan Σκουός
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Abobrinha, jerimum-mirim, courgette, curgete, abóbora-moganga, abóbora-porqueira, jerimum, abóbora-carneira, abóbora-de-porco ou abóbora-moranga
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
patison
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Pattypan INLIDO
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Pattypan Squash and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Pattypan Squash and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Pattypan Squash and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pattypan Squash season is Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pattypan Squash is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pattypan Squash is Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Pattypan Squash and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Pattypan Squash and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Pattypan Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pattypan Squash and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Pattypan Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Pattypan Squash leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Pattypan Squash and Crapemyrtle
Care of Pattypan Squash and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pattypan Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and 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. In summer Pattypan Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.