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Crape Myrtle 'Catawba'

Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'

$130.00

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Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Mature Height: 10–15 ft
Mature Width: 8–12 ft
Bloom Season: Summer
Flower Color: Dark purple
Growth Rate: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to 0°F
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Las Cruces Suitability: Good With Regular Water

Why We Recommend It

This variety of Crape Myrtle boasts abundant dark purple flowers throughout the summer, providing a long-lasting display. It's resilient in heat and makes an excellent specimen tree.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Front Yards
Accents
Patios

Full Sun
Moderate Water
10–15 ft

Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica ‘Catawba’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree / large shrub
Mature Size: 15–20 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide
Flower Color: Rich purple to violet
Bloom Time: Summer through early fall
Foliage: Oval, dark-green leaves; deciduous, often developing orange-red to reddish-purple fall color
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining, loamy, sandy, or clay soil; adaptable to a variety of soil conditions
Wildlife: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators
Special Attributes: Long-lasting summer blooms, attractive exfoliating bark, excellent heat and drought tolerance, and good resistance to powdery mildew. Excellent as a specimen tree, patio accent, street tree, or flowering landscape tree.
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–9