Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Powdery Mildew - Low Resistance
- Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance
- Root Rot - Moderate Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - High Resistance
Leaf Color Fall*
- Red/Brilliant Red
- Dark Yellow/Gold
- Orange/Brilliant Orange
Nature Assets*
- Deer Resistant
- Attracts Bees
- Attracts Butterflies
Preferred Planting Season*
- Spring Planting
- Fall Planting
- Summer Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Moist
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
- Drought Tolerant
- Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils)
- Average
- Well-Drained
- Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils)
Season of Interest*
- Summer
- Fall
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Summer Flowering
- Spring
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Full Sun in Northern States
- Prefers Full Sun in Southern States
Uses*
- Mass Planting
- Near Water Gardens or Ponds
- Cut Flowers
- Border Plant
- Under Power Lines
- Accent Plant
- Landscape Specimen
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
Lagerstroemia is 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.
TIGHTWAD® CRAPEMYRTLE
Lagerstroemia indica
'Tightwad'
PP11312 Plant propagation prohibited
Buy Tightwad® Crapemyrtle online. 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.
Mature Height:
18-24 Inches
Mature Spread:
24 Inches
Family: Lythraceae
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Common Name: Crapemyrtle
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-measured amount of Polyon® Best-Paks time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.
Jumbo gallon Potted
SKU: 9780
(4.04 qrts / 3.82 liters)
(13 units available now - S)
Standard Package
$35.00
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Root Pouch 3 gallon
SKU: 8187
(3.17 gallons / 12 liters)
(15 units available now - S)
Standard Package
Grown in Root Pouch®.
$75.00
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