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Amethyst King™ Emerald Empire® Crape Myrtle
Amethyst King™ Emerald Empire® Crape Myrtle
Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica
HARDINESS:
Zone 2-5: Landscape annual or patio containers. Zone 6: Perennial performance with mulch in the fall. Zone 7-11:Flowering tree or shrub
SIZE:
20' H x 15' W
SPACING:
2'
PRUNE:
In late winter/early spring to desired shape
PLANT FOOD:
Slow-release granular recommended
MULCH:
Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year-round to conserve water and reduce weeds
IDEAS FOR USE:
Low-maintenance and drought tolerant
BLOOM TIME
Early Summer through Fall
WATER
Keep soil moist until established (usually 1 growing season), mature plants are drought tolerant
LIGHT
Full sun- 6 or more hours of direct sunlight daily
Emerald Empire® Crape Myrtles are a new series with stunning emerald green foliage crowned with masses of amethyst purple blooms. Low-maintenance and drought tolerant. AMETHYST KING™ Emeralds bring beauty to every landscape.
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Past Performances
These previously shown stars are not part of the Proven Winners brand and are no longer being grown at our facility.