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