Family
Lythraceae
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA indica 'Moners'( PETITE™ EMBERS, PETITE™ SERIES)
Plant Common Name
Dwarf Crapemyrtle
General Description
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 diminished with good air flow around shrubs so give the plant room. Petite Embers is a low maintenance addition to the mixed border or foundation planting, providing flower color in summer when many plants have the blah's.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
11 - 6
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7 - 10
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Plant Type
Shrub
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
4'-5' / 1.2m - 1.5m
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Width
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m
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Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Oval/Rounded
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Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Red
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Bronze
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Yellow, Gold
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Bark Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Ivory, Gray, Slate Gray
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Bark Texture
Smooth
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Usage
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No
