Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Crystal Imperial , Double Delight , Elina , Precious Platinum
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Baby Pink, Black, Blue, Blue Violet, Creamy Yellow, Dark Blue, Deep Pink, Deep Red, Lavender, Light Yellow, Lilac, Pale White, Pale Yellow, Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water the foliage, Water during dry weather
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 in the late winter or spring, 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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, dieback, Leaf rust, Powdery mildew, rose leaf-rolling sawfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
stalk
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Edible syrup, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
ROSA 'Americana'
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Americana Hybrid Tea Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
संकर चाय गुलाब
In German
Crapemyrtle
Teehybride
In French
Crapemyrtle
Hybride de thé
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Híbrido de té
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Hybrid tea rose
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Hybrid tea rose
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Hybrid tea rose
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Hybrid tea rose
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Rosoideae