American Plant Exchange Muskogee Crape Myrtle, Live Large 3-Gallon Pot, Light Lavender Flowers, Red-Orange Fall Foliage, Hardy, 100 Days of Blooming, Indoor/Outdoor Landscape/Houseplant

Brand: American Plant Exchange

Color: Green, Lavender

Features:

• Stunning Seasonal Beauty: The Muskogee Crape Myrtle reaches about 20 feet in height and produces light lavender flowers during summer, complemented by vibrant red-orange foliage in the fall.
• Extended Bloom Period: With approximately 100 days of flowering, this crape myrtle offers an extended display of its beautiful blooms, adding lasting charm to your garden.
• Hardy and Resilient: Ideal for Zones 7-9, it thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight daily. It’s known for its high mildew resistance and adaptability to various soil types, from slightly alkaline to acidic.
• Rapid Growth and Adaptability: The Muskogee Crape Myrtle grows rapidly, often adding more than 24 inches in height per year. It adapts well to a range of soil conditions, preferring moist, well-drained sites but showing some drought tolerance.
• Care Instructions: Plant in a location with ample space to accommodate its mature size. Mulch with 2-3 inches of organic matter, keeping it away from the trunk to retain moisture. Regular watering is essential until established, and pruning dead or weak branches in spring will promote strong, healthy growth. Enjoy the Muskogee Crape Myrtle’s beauty and resilience as it enhances your landscape with striking blooms and seasonal color.

Details: The Muskogee Crape Myrtle is an excellent choice for adding grandeur to paths, roads, or your property. This stately crape myrtle grows to about 20 feet tall and produces stunning light lavender flowers in the summer, complemented by vibrant red-orange foliage in the fall. With a high mildew resistance and approximately 100 days of flowering, the Muskogee is both hardy and visually captivating. Ideal for growing Zones 7-9, this crape myrtle thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight daily. It grows rapidly, often adding more than 24 inches in height per year under optimal conditions. The Muskogee Crape Myrtle adapts well to a wide range of soil types, from slightly alkaline to acidic, and prefers moist, well-drained sites but shows some drought tolerance. For best results, choose a planting location with ample space to accommodate its mature size and mulch with organic matter 2-3 inches deep, keeping mulch away from the trunk to retain moisture. Regular watering is essential until the plant is established. Prune dead or weak branches as needed and in spring to promote strong, healthy growth. Enjoy the beauty and resilience of the Muskogee Crape Myrtle as it enhances your landscape with its striking blooms and seasonal color.

EAN: 0810152041901

Package Dimensions: 47.0 x 12.0 x 12.0 inches