Crepe Myrtle Seeds - Flower Plant

Crepe Myrtle Seeds produce a deciduous flowering tree or large shrub known for its vibrant, long-lasting blooms and smooth, exfoliating bark. This plant develops multiple stems with oval leaves and produces clusters of pink, red, white, or purple flowers during summer. Crepe Myrtle thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it suitable for garden landscapes, borders, and ornamental planting. It is well adapted to warm temperate and subtropical climates and provides seasonal color and interest.

Features

• Deciduous flowering tree or large shrub growth habit

• Produces long-lasting clusters of vibrant flowers

• Smooth, exfoliating bark adds year-round interest

• Suitable for garden landscapes, borders, and ornamental planting

• Adapted to warm temperate and subtropical climates

• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific name: Lagerstroemia indica

• Common name (US): Crepe Myrtle

• Seed type / variety: Flowering tree/shrub variety

• Growth habit: Deciduous tree or large shrub

• USDA zones: 7 to 10

• Planting season: Spring

• Growing season: Summer

• Sowing Season: Spring

• Sowing season months: March to May

• Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days at 70 to 75 F in moist, well-drained soil

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment

• Mature plant size: 15 to 25 feet tall; 10 to 15 feet spread

• Plant spacing: 10 to 15 feet apart