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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