Exposure
• 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
• Flower
Soil Moisture Needs
• 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.
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
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Height
18-24 Inches
Spread
24 Inches
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