Lagerstroemia indica 'Tightwad' WHITCOMB CRAPEMYRTLE 'TIGHTWAD RED from Sooner Plant Farm

Exposure

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Sun

Growth Rate

•

Medium

Flower Color

•	Multi
•	Red
•	White

Nature Attraction

•	Attracts Butterflies
•	Attracts Hummingbirds
•	Attracts Songbirds
•	Deer Resistant

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Late Spring / Early Summer
•	Summer
•	Late Summer
•	Summer Flowers

Plant Introduction

•	Whitcomb Crapemyrtles®

Best Characteristics

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Flower

Soil Moisture Needs

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Average

Plant Type

•

Shrub

Best Usages

•	Under Power Lines
•	Near Water Gardens or Ponds
•	Landscape Specimen
•	Understory Planting
•	Accent Plant

Attributes

•	Container
•	Dwarf Plant
•	Specimen

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Lagerstroemia indica 'Tightwad'

PP#11312 (WHIT V )

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WHITCOMB CRAPEMYRTLE 'TIGHTWAD RED

Tightwad® Crimson flower buds open to light red flowers with white on some pedals. New leaves are wine red, changing to purplish green.
Foliage exhibits high mildew resistance.
An introduction from Dr.Carl Whitcomb of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Crapemyrtles are easy to grow, and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.

Interesting Notes:

For more info about this species and it's uses click here.

Purchase Plants Online

	Shrub - 1 gallon Potted = (2.64 qrts / 2.51 liters) - SHRUB (PREMIUM POTTED 3 QUART)	$14.95
	Shrub - 3 gallon Potted = (2.90 gallons / 11.0 liters) - SHRUB (PREMIUM POTTED 9 QUART)	$34.95

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-9

Height

3-5 Feet

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