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Prairie Lace Crapemyrtle
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Common Name:
Prairie Lace Crapemyrtle

Scientific Name: 
Lagerstroemia indica 'Prairie Lace'

Type: Deciduous shrub

Size: 4-6' +

Habit: Upright. Semi-compact shrub

Flowers:

  • Pannicles 4-12"   Medium  pink banded with white on outer margin.
  • Flowers mid June- late Sept.

Leaves:

  • Thicker than species
  • Emerge wine red in Spring
  • Fall color red-red orange
  • Mildew resistant-- supposedly

Culture:

  • Full sun, well-drained soil, drought tolerant
  • Prune in early Spring as buds break

Use: Specimen, Accent, Summer color

 
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