CRAPE MYRTLE

Lagerstroemia indica 'Miami'

COLLECTION

Westbrook Wall Garden

FAMILY

Lythraceae

PLANT TYPE

Tree, Deciduous

ZONE

7-9

CULTURE

Plant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun.

NOTEWORTHY CHARACTERISTICS

Crape Myrtle ‘Miami’s’ vibrant flower color attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. The pink flowers turn to an orange/dull russet in autumn. It also has an attractive exfoliating bark.

PROBLEMS

It is borderline hardy in zone 7.

GARDEN USES

Use as a specimen for a burst of color in late summer to early autumn.

HISTORY

This cultivar was introduced to the trade in 1987. It was added to our collection in 2014.