(Crapemyrtle, Lafayette Crapemyrtle)

Dwarf crapemyrtle 'Lafayette' is a miniature deciduous shrub with green leaves and a profusion of light lavender flowers in clusters at the tips of its branches. Flowering begins as early as the latter weeks of spring and continues until frost. You could say that 'Lafayette' is a heavy bloomer or even an "everbloomer". Pruning spent clusters encourages the next flush of bloom. In fall, the leaves turn shades of yellow, orange and red.

Like other dwarf crapemrytles, 'Lafayette' tolerates heat,...

(Crapemyrtle, Low Flame Crapemyrtle)

The semi-dwarf 'Low Flame,' descended from a crapemyrtle native to China and Korea, is a rounded, deciduous shrub with green leaves from spring to fall and showy red flowers in large clusters on the branch tips. Bloom starts as early as the last weeks of spring and continues until frost. In fall, the leaves turn shades of yellow, orange and red.

Like other crapemrytles, ‘Low Flame’ tolerates heat and drought, and can be planted in practically any well-drained soil that is not highly alkaline....

(Dwarf Crapemyrtle)

This crapemyrtle, 'Mardi Gras,' is a miniature weeping shrub with green leaves and a profusion of dark, pinkish-purple flowers in clusters. Bloom can start as early as the latter weeks of spring and continue until frost. Pruning spent clusters encourages the growth of new clusters. In fall, the leaves turn shades of yellow, orange and red. This selection is often regarded as part of the Petite Series, in which all members are dwarf shrubs.

Like other dwarf crapemrytles, 'Mardi Gras' tolerates...

(Dwarf Crapemyrtle)

The Petite Series is a collection of dwarf crapemyrtles, all maturing at about chest height. This one, Petite Embers ('Moners'), produces showy clusters of candy red flowers on branch tips. It is a heat-loving deciduous shrub that flowers in mid to late summer, often lingering into autumn. Fall foliage on 'Moners' is orange.

Like most crapemyrtles, it tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils and grows best in hot sunny locations. Powdery mildew (a leaf disease)may be a problem and can be...

(Dwarf Crapemyrtle)

The Petite Series is a collection of dwarf crapemyrtles, all maturing at about chest height. This one, Petite Orchid or 'Monhid,' produces rosy-lavender flowers in clusters on branch tips. It is a heat-loving deciduous shrub that flowers in mid to late summer, often lingering into autumn. Fall foliage on 'Monhid' is orange-red.

Like most crapemyrtles, 'Monhid' tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils and grows best in hot sunny locations. Powdery mildew (a leaf disease) may be a problem and...

(Dwarf Crapemyrtle)

The Petite Series™ is a collection of dwarf crapemyrtles, all maturing at about chest height. This member of the series, 'Monimp,' produces showy clusters of deep crimson-red flowers on its branch tips. It is a heat-loving deciduous shrub that flowers in late summer into autumn. Fall foliage on 'Monimp' ranges from golden yellow to orange.

Like other crapemyrtles, ‘Monimp’ tolerates almost any well-drained soil and grows best in hot, sunny locations. Powdery mildew (a leaf disease) may be a problem...

(Dwarf Crapemyrtle)

The Petite Series is a collection of dwarf crapemyrtles, all maturing at about chest height. Petite Pinkie (also known as 'Monkie') produces pleasing clusters of medium pink flowers on branch tips. It is a heat-loving deciduous shrub that flowers in mid to late summer, often repeating into autumn if spent clusters are pruned promptly.

Crapemyrtle tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils and grows best in hot sunny locations. Foliar powdery mildew may be a problem and can be diminished with...

(Dwarf Crapemyrtle)

The Petite Series is a collection of dwarf crapemyrtles, all maturing at about chest height. This one, Petite Snow or ‘Monow,’ produces white flowers in showy clusters on branch tips. It is a heat-loving deciduous shrub that flowers in mid to late summer, often lingering into autumn. Fall foliage on 'Monow' is golden yellow.

Like many crrapemyrtles, ‘Monow’ tolerates a wide range of well drained soils and grows best in hot sunny locations. Powdery mildew (a leaf disease) may be a problem and...

(Dwarf Crapemyrtle)

The Petite Series is a collection of dwarf crapemyrtles, all maturing at about chest height. This one, Petite Plum or 'Monum,' produces abundant violet-pink flowers in showy clusters on branch tips. It is a heat-loving deciduous shrub that flowers in mid to late summer, often lingering into autumn. Fall foliage on 'Monum' is orange-red.

Like most crapemyrtles, ‘Monum’ tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils and grows best in hot, sunny locations. Powdery mildew (a leaf disease) may be a...

(Crapemyrtle, Muskogee Crapemyrtle)

Muskogee crapemyrtle is a heat-loving, multi-stemmed large shrub or small tree with hybrid origins. Its leaves are dark to medium green and turn shades of red in the fall. In summer it bears large, loose clusters of crinkled, lilac-pink flowers at its branch tips. Mature plants have a fountain-shaped habit and attractive exfoliating bark.

Crapemyrtle is tolerant of a wide range of well drained soils and grows best in hot sunny locations. Monitor for aphid infestations, but in general this cultivar...