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Lagerstroemia 'Apalachee' /Apalachee Crape Myrtle
Purple flowers with yellow stamens
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Scientific Name:
Lagerstroemia 'Apalachee'
Common Name:
Apalachee Crape Myrtle
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
7, 8, 9
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Height:
15-20 feet
Spread:
10 - 15 feet
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
Purple
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Those with fauri genes, as is this one, have larger leaves and generally have cinnamon brown exfoliating bark. They are less prone to leaf spot, powdery mildew disease and reportedly more resistant to crape myrtle aphids. They are less prone to leaf spot, powdery mildew disease and reportedly more resistant to crape myrtle aphids.