Lagerstroemia - Wikipedia The genus Lagerstroemia was first described by Carl Linnaeus It is named after Swedish merchant Magnus von Lagerström [sv], [2] a director of the Swedish East India Company, who supplied Linnaeus with plants he collected
Lagerstroemia indica (Common Crape Myrtle, Crape Flower, Crape Myrtle . . . Potential diseases include leaf spots and powdery mildew In hardiness zones 5 to 6, the tree or shrub is susceptible to winter injury, especially any top growth Be aware that the flowers can stain walkways or the paint of your car Avoid planting near a walkway or driveway
Zuni Crape Myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei Zuni . . . - Monrovia Deciduous foliage has excellent mildew resistance and provides spectacular color in the fall, ranging from orange-red to maroon A superb border plant or landscape accent Slightly larger than its immediate siblings, Zuni is the consummate small tree for city gardens
Lagerstroemia Plant Growing Care Guide for Gardeners The Lagerstroemia genus, a member of the Lythraceae family, comprises deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs native to Asia Known for their showy, long-lasting summer blooms and attractive bark, these plants are commonly referred to as crepe myrtles
Crape Myrtle: History, Growth Rate, Varieties Care There are some 50 species of crepe myrtle in the genus Lagerstroemia, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia Crape myrtles are prized for hundreds of 1- to 2-inch vibrant flowers in shades of purple, white, pink and red, that grow in large 6- to 8-inch clusters
Lagerstroemia indica - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden Lagerstroemia indica, commonly known as crape myrtle, is an upright, wide-spreading, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub or small tree in the loosestrife family It typically grows to 15-25’ tall
Lagerstroemia | Landscape Plants | Oregon State University Lagerstroemia: after Magnus von Lagerstrom (1691-1759), a Swedish merchant and friend of Linnaeus The common name is spelt both Crape Myrtle and Crepe Myrtle The traditional Southern spelling is "Crepe" Myrtle because the delicate flowers resemble crepe paper
Lagerstroemia Dynamite® (Crape Myrtle) - Gardenia Lagerstroemia indica species is native to Temperate and Tropical Asia It has been widely cultivated as an ornamental and has become naturalized in Europe, America, and the Caribbean
Lagerstroemia indica - Wikipedia Lagerstroemia indica, commonly known as a crape myrtle (also crepe myrtle, crêpe myrtle, or crepeflower[1]), is a species of flowering plant in the genus Lagerstroemia of the family Lythraceae