Family: Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lagerstroemia (la-ger-STREEM-ee-a) (Info)
Species: indica (IN-dih-kuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Dwarf Purple
Additional cultivar information: (aka Dwarf Lavender, Dwarf Lavender-Blue, Frosty Blue, Hardy Dwarf Lavender-Blue, Lavendula Nana, Lilac Nana, Nana Lavendula, Nana Purpurea)
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Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
By air layering
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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