Lagerstroemia indica 'Biloxi'

Biloxi Crape Myrtle

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Biloxi Crape Myrtle is a upright deciduous shrub with an arching crown and exfoliating bark.  The oval dark green leaves emerge copper-pink and turn bright orange in fall.  The heavy blooms of frilly pale pink panicles smother the branches in summer.  Best color in full sun and rich, well-drained acidic soil.  Biloxi is drought tolerant and mildew resistant.

Type: 

Shrub

Height: 

12' - 15'

Spread: 

15’ - 20'

Spacing: 

18'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

7 - 10

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

Pink

Season of Interest: 

SummerFall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.  
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, BordersWildlife GardensUrban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS: Indian HawthornCatnipButterfly Bush

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Image: Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia Biloxi 0zzCC BY-SA 4.0