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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Australia
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Types

Alyogyne huegelii
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

550
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-116-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
10-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

120.00 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Red

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

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Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular
Cylindrical

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

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Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Red blotch, Rust aphids
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

-
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds

Allergy

-
allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
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Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

Blue Hibiscus
क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Crapemyrtle

In French

Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

Azul árbol del hibisco
Crapemyrtle

In Greek

Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

Árvore azul do hibiscus
Crapemyrtle

In Polish

Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Crapemyrtle

In Latin

Hibiscus lignum blue
Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales
Myrtales

Family

Malvaceae
Lythraceae

Genus

Alyogyne
Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Hibisceae
Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Malvoideae
Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

20050
1 27800
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Difference Between Blue Hibiscus and Crapemyrtle

If you are confused whether Blue Hibiscus or Crapemyrtle are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Blue Hibiscus and Crapemyrtle Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Blue Hibiscus are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Crapemyrtle fertilizers required are fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season and Requires high amount of nitrogen. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Blue Hibiscus and Crapemyrtle if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Blue Hibiscus and Crapemyrtle

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Compare Facts of Blue Hibiscus vs Crapemyrtle

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