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 . . . 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
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
Zuni Crape Myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei Zuni . . . 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
ENH-501 ST342: Lagerstroemia indica: Crapemyrtle Full Form - Lagerstroemia indica: crapemyrtle Scientific name: Lagerstroemia indica Pronunciation: lay-ger-STREE-mee-uh IN-dih-kuh Common name (s): crapemyrtle Family: Lythraceae USDA hardiness zones: 7A through 9A (Figure 2) Origin: native to Asia and Northern Australia