CRAPE MYRTLE: TWILIGHT
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LATIN NAME: LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA 'TWILIGHT'
The Basics
This tree has clusters of deep purple blooms in the summer. Its foliage emerges bronze, turns green, and then morphs into shades of burgundy, yellow, and orange. It grows 20-25 feet tall (10-20 feet wide). Plant as an accent to make a statement all year-round. The Needs Amount of Sunlight: Full sun Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat Soil Conditions: Prefers dry, well-drained soil Cold Hardiness Zone: 6-9 The Care This easy-to-grow evergreen shrub needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Pruning is recommended once per year. |